
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $895 (24 Rentals)


1304 Walnut St

818 Walnut St

397 W Allen St

624 Park St

1330 Hamilton St

366 West Allen Street

922 Walnut St

1136 Chestnut St

318-320-320 N 7th St

136 N 10th St

345 N 5th St

140 N 7th St

1402 Linden St

830 Chestnut St

23 N Poplar St

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Center City, Allentown, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Center City Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $850 | $2,668 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $895 | $3,092 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,195 | $4,600 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,799 | $3,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is 366 West Allen Street which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,145.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?
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 Center City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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