Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (43 Rentals)

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36 S 5th St

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property at 518 Tilghman St

518 Tilghman St

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property at 707 S 5th St

707 S 5th St

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property at 140 N 7th St

140 N 7th St

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611 N Front St

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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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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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HIVE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HIVE

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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City Center, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at 366 West Allen Street priced from $950. Congress Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
366 West Allen StreetModel NameStudio,1BA$950
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,290
HIVEDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,322
Center Square Lofts WestS1.1Studio,1BA$1,325
Bridgeview1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,330
City Center ResidentialS2 ADAStudio,1BA$1,358
Aspen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,370
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 2Studio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, PA

As of March 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3 BR Model at Penn Crest Apartments in the in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $2,255. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 1275 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $1,999 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Penn Crest Apartments3 BR3BR,2BA$1.74
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 12752BR,2BA$1.57
Aspen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
1034-1042 W Walnut St1042 12BR,2BA$1.71
117 1/2 N Penn St, Unit 1117 1/2 N Penn St2BR,1BA$1.30
931 Jackson St, Unit 1931 Jackson St2BR,1BA$1.89
Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAV1BR-R1BR,1BA$2.06
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1.93
419 N 2nd St, Unit #1419 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Allentown, PA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Allentown. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 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 City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at 366 West Allen Street listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,290 at Congress Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,290 at 366 West Allen Street.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Penn Crest Apartments and starts from $2,255.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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