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

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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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Washington Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

509-615 E Mosser StAllentown, PA 18109
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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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Julian Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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South Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,343
Center Square Lofts WestS2 ADAStudio,1BA$1,346
City Center ResidentialS2 ADAStudio,1BA$1,358
South Mountain Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$1,395
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 2Studio,1BA$1,395
628-633 S Fawn St51BR,1BA$1,400
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,410
Penn Crest Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,420
HIVEDelta 4HStudio,1BA$1,465
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 727 sqft1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Riverfront LoftsLarge 3BR Loft Style Apartment3BR,3BA$2.03
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 12752BR,2BA$1.71
39 N 15th St, Unit A39 N 15th St1BR,1BA$1.00
Liberty Park at Allentown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.70
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.48
Regency Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath-8901BR,1BA$1.84
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 727 sqft1BR,1BA$2.02
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1.85
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAV1BR-R1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Allentown, PA

Ranked #12

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 brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Side, Allentown, and the greater Allentown area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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