Allentown City Historic District

Allentown, PA

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Allentown City Historic District - Allentown, PA

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A vibrant neighborhood just south of downtown

Historic Charming Convenient Scenic Vibrant

Only one mile south of downtown, Allentown City Historic District is a picturesque, quiet, and friendly neighborhood full of gorgeous Victorian, Italianate, and Federal architecture nestled along tree-lined streets. Its timeless qualities and nearness to downtown's activity, fun, and culture make it a desirable destination for rentals and apartments.

The Lehigh Valley Thruway permits easy access to and from the neighborhood, while local buses service the entire city and even go directly to Lehigh Valley Airport. Allentown's extensive network of parks, trails, and green spaces heighten the Historic District's overall beauty and appeal.

The PPL Center on Hamilton Street hosts A-list acts annually, of most popular genres, but Miller Symphony Hall on North 6th Street is the place to be for opera, orchestral jazz, and established indie bands. Home to two professional sports teams, Greater Allentown also hosts a hiking club, a municipal golf course, and a YMCA.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Allentown City Historic District is $851 for a studio, $869 for one bedroom, $1,054 for two bedrooms, and $903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Allentown City Historic District has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 423 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $851/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 638 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $869/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,054/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 217 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $903/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Da Vinci Science Center
  • Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Lost River Caverns
  • Lehigh Valley Zoo
  • Trexler Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Lehigh Valley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.