
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Side area of Allentown.


809-811-811 Linden St

430 W Turner St

435 N 6th St

42 N Eighth St

620 W Chew St

402 Ridge Ave

Hidden Village Apartments

140 N 7th St
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914 W Chew St

Congress Apartment Homes

312 N 6th St
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29 2nd St
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East Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $1,710 | $900 | $2,227 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $900 | $2,720 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $1,200 | $4,903 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,350 | $3,907 |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,615 | $1,615 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Congress Apartment Homes priced from $1,270. Strata Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,424. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Congress Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 670 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Strata Flats | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $1,424 |
Center Square Lofts West | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
The Landings by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,502 |
HIVE | Alpha 2H | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
Lehigh Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Stonehenge Court Apartments | 1 BR, 1 Bath, 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Allendale Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,610 |
Valley Park | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Alpha 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,665 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2D.1.L-S Model at Strata Flats in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $3,225. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2D.1.L-S Model at STRATA Symphony starting at $3,225 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Strata Flats | 2D.1.L-S | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
STRATA Symphony | 2D.1.L-S | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
The Landings by OneWall | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
691 Trump St | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Apartments at The Mill | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Allendale Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Congress Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 829 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
HIVE | Alpha 1H | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Riverfront Lofts | Large 1BR Loft Style Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Stonehenge Court Apartments | 1 BR, 1 Bath, 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Center Square Lofts West listed at $1,435.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,270 at Congress Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,610 at Allendale Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Landings by OneWall and starts from $2,613.
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