Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

Prices and availability in Allentown, PA were last updated on 14 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Allentown, PA are: Cityplace, STRATA West, Center Square Lofts East, The Standard and 520 Lofts.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,257 and $3,486.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,265 and $3,599.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,225 and $5,072.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,285 and $4,600.

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 average age of rental buildings in Allentown is 42 years old, with 29% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 78% are garden-style apartment communities, 22% are mid-sized buildings, and 11% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Allentown are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 53% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 39% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.