
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (34 Rentals)
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36 S 5th St

212 N 7th St

1304 Walnut St

437 Harrison St

234 S Madison St

818 Walnut St

1330 Hamilton St

922 Walnut St

1136 Chestnut St

136 N 10th St

139 S 8th St

318-320-320 N 7th St

Hampshire House

Hamilton Linden Gardens

36 S 10th St

140 N 7th St

1402 Linden St

345 Market St

23 N Poplar St

830 Chestnut St

Phoebe Apartments, a Senior Living Community
South Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $1,667 | $850 | $2,645 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $950 | $3,460 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $4,559 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,695 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Society Hill at Lehigh Park priced from $1,343. Center Square Lofts West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,346. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Society Hill at Lehigh Park | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
Center Square Lofts West | S2 ADA | Studio,1BA | $1,346 |
City Center Residential | S2 ADA | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
South Mountain Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Delta 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
628-633 S Fawn St | 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Hampshire House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Penn Crest Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
HIVE | Delta 4H | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Whitestone Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side 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 South Side apartment is the Large 3BR Loft Style Apartment Model at Riverfront Lofts starting at $2,950 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD | 1508 w walnut ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.58 |
Riverfront Lofts | Large 3BR Loft Style Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $2.03 |
Apartments at The Mill | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 1275 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
39 N 15th St, Unit A | 39 N 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Liberty Park at Allentown | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Hampshire House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Regency Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-890 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Whitestone Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Society Hill at Lehigh Park | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PA | V1BR-R | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Allentown, PA
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Best Local Schools in South Side, Allentown, PA
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School
South Mountain Middle School
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Best Local Schools in South Side, Allentown, PA
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School
South Mountain Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Side is at Center Square Lofts West listed at $1,346.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $1,343 at Society Hill at Lehigh Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $1,660 at Whitestone Village Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Lofts and starts from $2,950.
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