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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 $985. Crawford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$985
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Eighth and PennMaddockStudio,1BA$1,200
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 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.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1339-2 W North Ave, Unit Floor 21339-2 W North Ave3BR,2BA$1.21
1614 Princess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Duplex1614 Princess Ave2BR,1BA$0.68
35 Greenbush St, Unit 35 Greenbush Street35 Greenbush St2BR,1BA$0.72
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
325 Hallock St, Unit 2325 Hallock St2BR,2BA$1.21
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
2018 E Carson St, Unit 32018 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.08
86 S 15th St, Unit 386 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Allentown

What type of rentals are currently available in Allentown?

There are currently 532 Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $13,649. There are also 210 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allentown ranging from $600 to $8,000.

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 $600 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,100.

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 $799 to $5,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,090 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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