Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 36 S 5th St

36 S 5th St

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property at 518 Tilghman St

518 Tilghman St

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property at 707 S 5th St

707 S 5th St

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property at 140 N 7th St

140 N 7th St

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property at 611 N Front St

611 N Front St

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Overlook Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Park

445 Hanover AveAllentown, PA 18109
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Jordan Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan Lofts

645 N Jordan StAllentown, PA 18102
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Riverbend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

250 S Penn StAllentown, PA 18102
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440 N 9th St
Studio Apartments

440 N 9th St

440 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18102
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

509-615 E Mosser StAllentown, PA 18109
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Julian Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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1st Ward, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available 1st Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 1st Ward area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at 366 West Allen Street priced from $950. Orchard Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable 1st Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
366 West Allen StreetModel NameStudio,1BA$950
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Regency Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath-6001BR,1BA$1,296
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
HIVEDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,322
Bridgeview1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Center Square Lofts WestS1.1Studio,1BA$1,325
City Center ResidentialS2 ADAStudio,1BA$1,358

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the 1st Ward area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1508 w walnut ave Model at 1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD in the in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value 1st Ward apartment is the 1030 N Kearney St Model at 1030 N Kearney St, Unit Basement starting at $1,600 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 1st Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
1030 N Kearney St, Unit Basement1030 N Kearney St2BR,1BA$1.17
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 12752BR,2BA$1.57
Hampshire House2 BR2BR,1BA$1.36
STRATA East2E-E2BR,2BA$1.73
Aspen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
1034-1042 W Walnut St1042 12BR,2BA$1.71
691 Trump StSmall Loft1BR,1BA$1.74
117 1/2 N Penn St, Unit 1117 1/2 N Penn St2BR,1BA$1.40
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
1st Ward, Allentown, PA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Allentown, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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1st Ward, Allentown, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including 1st Ward, Allentown, and the greater Allentown area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the 1st Ward Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 1st Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 1st Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 1st Ward is at 366 West Allen Street listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment is $1,100 at Orchard Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 1st Ward is starting from $1,275 at Orchard Hills.

What is the most affordable 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Lofts and starts from $2,800.

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