
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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1330 Hamilton St

212 N 7th St

435 N 6th St

430 W Turner St

625 N 6th St

1233 W Chew St

910 Cedar St

212 N 6th St

621 Park St
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312 N 6th St

32 S Franklin St

809-811-811 Linden St

Hampshire House

831 N 7th St

1517 W Turner St

611 N Front St

Franklin Park

32 N Jefferson St

914 W Chew St

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

Society Hill at Lehigh Park

Congress Apartment Homes

430.5 N 10th St

Executive 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 | $1,742 | $1,095 | $2,634 |
1st Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $850 | $3,190 |
1st Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,150 | $4,716 |
1st Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,350 | $4,206 |
1st Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
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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 Franklin Park priced from $1,200. Elmtowne Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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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Franklin Park | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Elmtowne Gardens | Elmtowne One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Mickley Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Society Hill at Lehigh Park | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
Congress Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 670 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Lehigh Valley | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
High Pointe Apartments | High Pointe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
520 Lofts | The Jordan | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA
As of April 29, 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 Large 3BR Loft Style Apartment Model at Riverfront Lofts starting at $2,750 with a $1.90 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 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 |
Riverfront Lofts | Large 3BR Loft Style Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $1.90 |
The Brooke by OneWall | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
691 Trump St | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Austin Street Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Regency Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-970 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Lehigh Valley | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F | 390 W Greenleaf St | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Elmtowne Gardens | Elmtowne One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Franklin Park | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Best Local Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Louis E Dieruff High 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 Franklin Park listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment is $1,250 at Elmtowne Gardens.
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 $1,405 at Lehigh Valley.
What is the most affordable 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Park and starts from $1,750.
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