
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (61 Rentals)


67 Beltzhoover Ave

320 W Sycamore St

430 Grace St

406 Grace St

2232 Broadway Ave

453 Edith St

25 Dilworth St
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1663 Suburban Ave

Connection at Southside

3203 Joe Hammer Square

322 Hays Ave

138 Merrimac St

Hudson Oakland

90 S 22nd St

50 S 11th St

179 S 16th St

1726 Concordia St

Flats on Fifth

Terminal 21

Apartments at River View

440 William St

2317 Mission St

New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham

Fifth Avenue School Lofts

The Venue Apartments!

The Commonwealth Building

The Flats at Southside Works

Eighth and Penn

237 Grandview Ave

1108 Freyburg St
Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allentown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Allentown Studio Apartments | $1,705 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $500 | $7,172 |
Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,200 | $6,740 |
Allentown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,600 | $3,500 |
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Getting Around the Allentown Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allentown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Allentown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allentown is under $1,246.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?
The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Southcrest Heights which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $15,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allentown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 60 regular apartments in Allentown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Allentown?
Cheap apartments in Allentown have an average cost of $276 which is $14,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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