Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Allentown, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rydal Apartments in the Cross Creek at Chesterfield neighborhood priced from $1,449. Princeton Court in the Combs Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rydal Apartments502-1x1S1BR,1BA$1,449
Princeton Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Brookside GardensClassical 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
Princeton Arms North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,610
Wingate Apartments, LLC1B1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ and Nearby

As of March 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the 2-Bed Model at The Residence at Old York Village starting at $2,475 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Cross Creek at Chesterfield 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.
Genesis Village2 Bedroom Typical2BR,3BA$1.45
The Residence at Old York Village2-Bed2BR,2BA$2.11
Sunnybrae Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Wynbrook West2 BEDROOMS2BR,1BA$2.29
Barclay Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Rydal Apartments502-1x1S1BR,1BA$1.66
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.05
Princeton Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Princeton Arms North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allentown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Allentown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Allentown Apartment is $1,449 at Rydal Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Allentown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Allentown is starting from $1,840 at Princeton Arms North.

What is the most affordable Allentown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Allentown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Hamilton Green and starts from $3,500.

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