Cheap Homes for Rent in Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (104 Rentals)

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property at 127 Margaret Street

$250

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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127 Margaret Street, Unit Garage

127 Margaret Street
PittsburghPA15210
property at 3145 Brackenridge St

$700

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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3145 Brackenridge St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 140 Cohassett St

$800 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

140 Cohassett St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 2116 Bedford Ave

$850 - $1,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2116 Bedford Ave

PittsburghPA15219

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property at 749 Hampshire Ave

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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749 Hampshire Ave

PittsburghPA15216

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property at 2619 Espy Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2619 Espy Ave, Unit 2

2619 Espy Ave
PittsburghPA15216
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

2404 S 18th St
PittsburghPA15203
property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

208 Kearsarge 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 Fallowfield Apartments priced from $925. Southcrest Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fallowfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Southcrest Heights1BR1BR,1BA$1,015
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of May 28, 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 2910 E Carson St Model at 2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #2 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts 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
2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #22910 E Carson St2BR,1BA$0.90
1411 W North Avesingle family home3BR,1BA$1.07
3301 Iowa St, Unit 63301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$0.92
2116 Bedford Ave2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
207 Boggs Ave207 Boggs Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
21 Hodge St, Unit 221 Hodge St2BR,1BA$1.17
1606 Bingham St, Unit Floor 21606 Bingham St1BR,1BA$1.29
120 Bailey Ave, Unit 1R120 Bailey Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Allentown

What type of rentals are currently available in Allentown?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $10,250. There are also 224 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 $2,307.

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 $1,099 to $6,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,372 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.

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