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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private entrance
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Water, sewer, and trash services

Location

547 North 6th Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102, United States|Old Fairgrounds Historic District
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Management

Lehigh Valley 4 Rent LLC

Leasing office

(484) 550-6778

Property Overview

540 W. Allen Street offers a comfortable and pet-friendly living experience, featuring on-site recycling options and convenient access to public transit. With 17 parks within a mile and nearby amenities such as a dog park, pet hospitals, and pet supply stores, the property is noted for its environmental sustainability and pet-friendliness. This combination of features contributes to an inviting neighborhood perfect for those who value convenience and outdoor access.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 540 W. Allen Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 540 W. Allen Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,100 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 540 W. Allen Street - 1, a charming one-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Allentown, PA. This apartment offers a private entrance, ensuring your privacy and convenience. The interior is designed with a spacious bedroom and a full bathroom, providing ample space for comfortable living. The apartment is equipped with electric heat, ensuring a warm and cozy environment during the colder months. One of the key features of this apartment is that it includes water, sewer, and trash services, providing you with added convenience and savings. The location is another major plus point, as it offers easy access to various local amenities, making your daily errands a breeze. Experience the comfort and convenience of living at 540 W. Allen Street - 1, where every detail is designed with your needs in mind. Schedule your showing today at lehighvalley4rent com *$20.00 application fee per applicant *2.5x monthly rental income *Stable work history *State Issued ID *Provide 1 month's bank statements & paystubs *Employment and Landlord references *Must list all dependents You must see the unit prior to submitting your application. All blind applications will cause a delay in processing your application. Please allow up to 48 business hours for a response.

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Amenities for 540 W. Allen Street

Apartment Amenities

One BathroomOne Bedroom
Private Entrance

Appliances

Electric Heat

Tech

Stove/Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Includes Water, Sewer & Trash

Neighborhood

Convenient Location
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units8
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About 540 W. Allen Street

HomeApartments in AllentownOld Fairgrounds Historic District 540 W. Allen Street

Welcome to 540 W. Allen Street - 1, a charming one-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Allentown, PA. This apartment offers a private entrance, ensuring your privacy and convenience. The interior is designed with a spacious bedroom and a full bathroom, providing ample space for comfortable living. The apartment is equipped with electric heat, ensuring a warm and cozy environment during the colder months. One of the key features of this apartment is that it includes water, sewer, and trash services, providing you with added convenience and savings. The location is another major plus point, as it offers easy access to various local amenities, making your daily errands a breeze. Experience the comfort and convenience of living at 540 W. Allen Street - 1, where every detail is designed with your needs in mind. Schedule your showing today at lehighvalley4rent com *$20.00 application fee per applicant *2.5x monthly rental income *Stable work history *State Issued ID *Provide 1 month's bank statements & paystubs *Employment and Landlord references *Must list all dependents You must see the unit prior to submitting your application. All blind applications will cause a delay in processing your application. Please allow up to 48 business hours for a response.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 540 W. Allen Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 540 W. Allen Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 540 W. Allen Street
Price·9A 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.
540 W. Allen Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
540 W. Allen Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 540 W. Allen Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
540 W. Allen 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·6A 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 540 W. Allen Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

540 W. Allen Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 17 parks within a mile

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 540 W. Allen Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Old Fairgrounds Historic District

1-bedroom apartments at 540 W. Allen Street cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Old Fairgrounds Historic District.

Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Allentown
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Allentown
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,283
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$1,262
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

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$44,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $44,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,100.
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Getting around Allentown near 547 North 6th 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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 547 North 6th Street, Allentown

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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