Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (31 Rentals)

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312 N 6th St

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831 N 7th St

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611 N Front St

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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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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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Elmtowne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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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 1 Bed unit found at Elmtowne Gardens priced from $1,300. High Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
520 LoftsThe Jordan1BR,1BA$1,499
Strata FlatsST1Studio,1BA$1,501
STRATA East1A1-E1BR,1BA$1,648
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,795
The Brooke by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,856

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, PA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.03 price per square foot Large 3BR Loft Style Apartment Model at Riverfront Lofts in the in the West Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the C2BLGD-R Model at Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PA starting at $2,025 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Lehigh Parkway 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.
Riverfront LoftsLarge 3BR Loft Style Apartment3BR,3BA$2.03
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAC2BLGD-R2BR,2BA$1.45
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$2.00
The Brooke by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
419 N 2nd St, Unit #2419 N 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.66
Bridgeview2-Bedroom 1.5-Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.14
1320 Hamilton St, Unit apt rear1320 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$2.03
390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F390 W Greenleaf St1BR,1BA$1.92
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20

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City Center, Allentown, PA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,300 at Elmtowne Gardens.

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 $1,525 at Elmtowne Gardens.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Lofts and starts from $2,950.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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