Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allentown City Historic District Allentown, PA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Allentown City Historic District area of Allentown.

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518 Tilghman St

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140 N 7th St

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440 N 9th St
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440 N 9th St

440 N 9th 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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Allentown City Historic District, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allentown City Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allentown City Historic District area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at The Hamilton at Grand Plaza priced from $1,395. Hampshire House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here are the most affordable Allentown City Historic District apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 2Studio,1BA$1,395
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,410
City Center ResidentialS1-EStudio,1BA$1,432
HIVEAlpha 2H1BR,1BA$1,505
Riverfront LoftsLarge 1BR Loft Style Apartment1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown City Historic District, PA

As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allentown City Historic District 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 Allentown City Historic District apartment is the Large 3BR Loft Style Apartment Model at Riverfront Lofts starting at $2,950 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allentown City Historic District 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
Riverfront LoftsLarge 3BR Loft Style Apartment3BR,3BA$2.03
The Brooke by OneWallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Penn Crest Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.59
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10802BR,2BA$1.92
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.48
HIVEAlph 2.1H1BR,1BA$2.07
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.30
Center Square Lofts WestA1.41BR,1BA$2.41
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAV1BR-R1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allentown City Historic District, Allentown, PA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Allentown City Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Best Local Schools in
Allentown City Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Getting Around the Allentown City Historic District Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 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 Allentown City Historic District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allentown City Historic District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allentown City Historic District is under $2,035.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown City Historic District?

The cheapest apartment in Allentown City Historic District is Hampshire House which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Allentown City Historic District costs $2,197.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allentown City Historic District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Allentown City Historic District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Allentown City Historic District?

Cheap apartments in Allentown City Historic District have an average cost of $103 which is $2,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown City Historic District.

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