Franklin Park
417 North 15th Street,
Allentown, PA 18102
$1,200 - $1,750
Studio - 3 Beds
Allentown City Historic District
Allentown, PA
Allentown City Historic District - Allentown, PA Area Guide
A vibrant neighborhood just south of downtown
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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Allentown City Historic District is $859 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $1,158 for two bedrooms, and $915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Allentown City Historic District has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$859/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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638 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$883/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,158/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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217 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$915/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Allentown City Historic District - Allentown, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Allentown City Historic District - Allentown, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Allentown City Historic District - Allentown, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Allentown City Historic District - Allentown, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Da Vinci Science Center
- Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lost River Caverns
- Lehigh Valley Zoo
- Trexler Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.