
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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517 W Turner

212 N 7th St

518 Tilghman St

366 West Allen Street

818 Walnut St

397 W Allen St

1330 Hamilton St

624 Park St

922 Walnut St

136 N 10th St

345 N 5th St

318-320-320 N 7th St

Hampshire House

140 N 7th St

611 N Front St

1402 Linden St

830 Chestnut St

23 N Poplar St

390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F

Executive Apartments

High Pointe Apartments

Arborview Tower (62+ Senior Living)

Mickley Run Apartments
1st Ward, Allentown, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 1st Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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1st Ward Studio Apartments | $1,660 | $850 | $2,645 |
1st Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $895 | $3,309 |
1st Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,195 | $4,679 |
1st Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,695 | $4,064 |
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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. Mickley Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable 1st Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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366 West Allen Street | Model Name | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Mickley Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Lehigh Valley | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
HIVE | Delta 1H | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
Society Hill at Lehigh Park | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Hampshire House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
City Center Residential | S1-E | Studio,1BA | $1,424 |
Regency Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-890 | 1BR,1BA | $1,491 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA
As of April 09, 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 Two Bedroom Model at The Brooke by OneWall starting at $1,793 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 1st Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD | 1508 w walnut ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.58 |
The Brooke by OneWall | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
691 Trump St | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
431 E Court St | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Hampshire House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
419 N 2nd St, Unit #2 | 419 N 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Regency Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-890 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Elmtowne Gardens | Elmtowne Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
419 N 2nd St, Unit #2 | 419 N 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Lehigh Valley | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Allentown, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Louis E Dieruff High School
Harrison-Morton Middle School
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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?
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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 $1,090 at 366 West Allen Street.
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 $1,290 at 366 West Allen Street.
What is the most affordable 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mickley Run Apartments and starts from $1,770.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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