Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

Prices and availability in Allentown, PA were last updated on 21 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Allentown, PA are: STRATA West, Cityplace, Center Square Lofts East, Center Square Lofts West and The Hive.

The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,640.

The price range for a studio apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,245 and $3,396.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $995 and $3,673.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,346 and $6,300.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,220 and $3,755.

In Allentown, 57% of the residents are renting compared to 43% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Allentown's rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Allentown are about 42 years old, on average. Of these, 29% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 78% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 22% are mid-rises, and 11% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Allentown come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 4% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 39% of all rentals in Allentown. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.