Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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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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Riverbend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

250 S Penn StAllentown, PA 18102
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440 N 9th St
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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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Julian Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union 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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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 $1,234. Lehigh Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,234
Lehigh Square1 bedroom, 1 bath Prior Reno1BR,1BA$1,364
South Mountain Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$1,385
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 2Studio,1BA$1,395
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,410
City Center ResidentialS1-EStudio,1BA$1,442
520 LoftsThe Jordan1BR,1BA$1,499
HIVEAlp1.1HA1BR,1BA$1,545
Regency Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath-8901BR,1BA$1,563
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 864 sqft2BR,1BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA

As of March 26, 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 2 BR Model at Penn Crest Apartments starting at $1,760 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Lehigh Parkway 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
Penn Crest Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.59
Liberty Park at Allentown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.70
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10802BR,2BA$1.97
Austin Street Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.48
Regency Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath-8901BR,1BA$1.76
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 864 sqft2BR,1BA$1.87
HIVEAlpha 1H1BR,1BA$1.94
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Allentown, PA

Ranked #9

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 The Hamilton at Grand Plaza listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $1,234 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 $1,615 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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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