Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

Prices and availability in Allentown, PA were last updated on 7 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Allentown, PA are: The Hive, STRATA West, Walnut Street Commons, Center Square Lofts East and 520 Lofts.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,158 and $4,522.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,160 and $3,739.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,250 and $5,563.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA is between $1,210 and $3,785.

In Allentown 57% of the housing is rented out compared to 43% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Allentown's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 76% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.

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.