Cheap Homes for Rent in Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (50 Rentals)

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property at 3129 Pioneer Ave

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3129 Pioneer Ave

PittsburghPA15226

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property at 2419 Saranac Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2419 Saranac Ave

PittsburghPA15216
property at 749 Hampshire Ave

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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749 Hampshire Ave

PittsburghPA15216
property at 1818 Westmont Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1818 Westmont Ave

PittsburghPA15210

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property at 818 Loyal Way

$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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818 Loyal Way

PittsburghPA15210
property at 2404 S 18th St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2404 S 18th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2404 S 18th St
PittsburghPA15203
property at 186 Oneida St

$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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186 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211

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Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allentown area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $915. Southcrest Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$915
Southcrest Heights2BR2BR,1BA$1,075
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the single family home Model at 1411 W North Ave starting at $1,577 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allentown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1411 W North Avesingle family home3BR,1BA$1.07
817 Anaheim St817 Anaheim St2BR,1BA$1.00
403 Ormsby Ave, Unit Apt. 1403 Ormsby Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3207 Boggs Ave1BR,1BA$0.77
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
1659 Methyl St1659 Methyl St2BR,1BA$1.14
2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 22314 Broadway Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
3111 Northview St, Unit 3111 Northview #23111 Northview St2BR,2BA$1.20
2116 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Allentown

What type of rentals are currently available in Allentown?

There are currently 580 Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $12,980. There are also 206 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allentown ranging from $250 to $8,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Allentown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Allentown ranges from $250 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,340.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Allentown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Allentown range from $1,095 to $7,555, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,190 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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