Sign In Register
Samuel Rogers housing

Best apartments in Allentown under ?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
13 upvotes

8 Replies

Christopher G.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Austin it's excellent.
40 upvotes
Avery
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely decent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Homeless population growing downtown.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
40 upvotes
Colton Jones
haha yep pretty much
37 upvotes
Allison M.
hmm interesting perspective
31 upvotes
Santiago Parker
yep
22 upvotes
William Hughes
Came here for school and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The food scene is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
20 upvotes
Benjamin Reed
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.

I've been here 9 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is average.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
14 upvotes
chill_connor1
great question, following
12 upvotes
← Back to Allentown Community