Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (167 Rentals)

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property at 3154 Avalon St

3154 Avalon St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 134 Pius St

134 Pius St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 346 Ophelia St

346 Ophelia St

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 340 Rochelle St

340 Rochelle St

PittsburghPA15210
property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 180 Oneida St

180 Oneida St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 2004 Gregory St

2004 Gregory St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 316 Belonda St

316 Belonda St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 322 Hays Ave

322 Hays Ave

PittsburghPA15210
property at 424 Hays Ave

424 Hays Ave

PittsburghPA15210
property at 54 S 19th St

54 S 19th St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 111 Pauline Pl

111 Pauline Pl

PittsburghPA15216
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Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allentown area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $940. Crawford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$940
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Fifth Avenue School Lofts200Studio,1BA$1,080
Hudson Oakland3227 Joe Hammer 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,150
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/ 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,199
Terminal 21S5 StudioStudio,1BA$1,224
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,235
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allentown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
1928 Harcum Way3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.60
3301 Iowa St, Unit 33301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$1.23
Lofts of Mount WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Pittsburgh. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $1,069, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $11,635.

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 64 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 $272 which is $11,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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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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