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Highlights

  • Refrigerator
  • Electric stove/oven
  • Expansive living room
  • Cozy bedroom space
  • Well-sized kitchen
  • Detached garage

Location

518 Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102, United States|Old Fairgrounds Historic District
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Management

The Real Estate Firm Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(484) 547-0611

Property Overview

518 W Tilghman Street receives a Zumper Expert Rating of 7.9, highlighting its desirability for renters. With a competitive price and amenities rating of 8, it offers excellent value and a range of features, including a cozy bedroom, well-sized kitchen, and detached garage. The location rating of 9 reflects its convenience to key points of interest, while its quality and trustworthiness ratings indicate it stands out as a reliable option in the area, ranking in the 95.65 percentile for value for money.

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Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
518 W Tilghman Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath385 sqft$875 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this beautiful and spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of Allentown! Perfectly designed for comfort and convenience, this unit offers an expansive living room, well-sized kitchen, and cozy bedroom space. The apartment comes fully equipped with essential appliances including an electric stove/oven and refrigerator. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of an extra detached garage, available for just $100/month! Tenants are responsible for all utilities. All appliances 18 & over must apply & complete a credit, background, & eviction check. First month's rent, one security deposit, & $197 admin fee are due within 48 hours of signing lease.

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OvenRefrigerator
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About 518 W Tilghman Street

HomeApartments in AllentownOld Fairgrounds Historic District 518 W Tilghman Street

Discover this beautiful and spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of Allentown! Perfectly designed for comfort and convenience, this unit offers an expansive living room, well-sized kitchen, and cozy bedroom space. The apartment comes fully equipped with essential appliances including an electric stove/oven and refrigerator. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of an extra detached garage, available for just $100/month! Tenants are responsible for all utilities. All appliances 18 & over must apply & complete a credit, background, & eviction check. First month's rent, one security deposit, & $197 admin fee are due within 48 hours of signing lease.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good
518 W Tilghman Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 518 W Tilghman Street
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 518 W Tilghman Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Old Fairgrounds Historic District. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 518 W Tilghman Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
518 W Tilghman Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 518 W Tilghman Street to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
518 W Tilghman Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 518 W Tilghman Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Old Fairgrounds Historic District

1-bedroom apartments at 518 W Tilghman Street cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Old Fairgrounds Historic District.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Allentown
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Allentown
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,250
February 2024$1,200
March 2024$1,198
April 2024$1,239
May 2024$1,225
June 2024$1,160
July 2024$1,185
August 2024$1,272
September 2024$1,256
October 2024$1,261
November 2024$1,345
December 2024$1,350
January 2025$1,300
February 2025$1,298
March 2025$1,313
April 2025$1,275
May 2025$1,310
June 2025$1,300
July 2025$1,265
August 2025$1,253
September 2025$1,309
October 2025$1,326
November 2025$1,259
December 2025$1,216
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Old Fairgrounds Historic District
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$960
March 2024$939
April 2024$950
June 2024$1,125
July 2024$1,109
January 2025$1,050
November 2025$1,100
December 2025$1,100

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $875.
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Getting around Allentown near 518 Tilghman Street

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 518 Tilghman Street, Allentown

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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