Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA from $500 (94 Rentals)

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Overlook Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Park

445 Hanover AveAllentown, PA 18109
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West Turner Residences 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Turner Residences 62+

449-499 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18102
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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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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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Julian Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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200 N Halstead St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Halstead St

200 N Halstead StAllentown, PA 18109
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Wynnewood Greens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynnewood Greens

2415 Allenbrook DrAllentown, PA 18103
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Allentown, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Allentown, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Allentown, PA area range in price from $675 to $5,982 with an overall median price of $2,196. The three Allentown neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Palmer Heights at $1,150, Slatington Historic District at $1,195, and Millmont at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Allentown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Palmer Heights$1,150$1,1506
Slatington Historic District$1,195$1,19511
Millmont$1,375$850227
Southside$1,375$850248
Jacobsburg Manor Estates$1,500$1,5005
St Lawrence$1,550$1,450140
Penn's Commons$1,597$6751341
Outlet District$1,625$6751382
Bath Historic District$1,675$1,6004
Outer Muhlenberg Township$1,685$925213

Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
366 West Allen StreetModel NameStudio,1BA$950
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Sherwood ApartmentsSherwood Town and Country1BR,1BA$1,105
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,263
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,270
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allentown 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 apartment is the The Hanover Model at Horizons at the Village at Whitehall starting at $2,200 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Whitehall 5th Voting District 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.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Horizons at the Village at WhitehallThe Hanover3BR,2BA$1.45
1603 W Turner St, Unit B1603 W Turner St2BR,1BA$1.17
612 W Garrison St, Unit Upper612 W Garrison St3BR,1BA$1.18
722 E 5th St, Unit First Floor722 E 5th St1BR,1BA$1.25
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.48
18 E Main St, Unit 118 E Main St1BR,1BA$1.59
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
909 Linden St, Unit 3909 Linden St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Allentown Overview

Immortalized in the Billy Joel song but offering so much more than just a working class anthem, Allentown apartments represent some of the best living in the entire state of Pennsylvania. The third most populated city in the state, and filled to the brim with exciting amenities as well as plenty of natural splendor, Allentown is a great place to call home.

Why live in Allentown, PA?

With a proud tradition of blue collar workmanship and easy small town charm, Allentown is a great mix of city and country. The area forests are a nature lover's dream, with numerous footpaths and wildlife to be found, while the city itself offers a winning mix of nightclubs, restaurants and shopping, making it a cut above smaller locales. Area schools are well-regarded, making the city a great place for families, and the easy commute to Philadelphia and New York yield an ideal location for those eager for a larger job market.

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Getting Around Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 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 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allentown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allentown is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?

The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Orchard Hills which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $2,196.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allentown?

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 12,709 regular apartments in Allentown 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?

Cheap apartments in Allentown have an average cost of $136 which is $2,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.

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