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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • French doors
  • Luxury living
  • Spacious one-bedroom layout
  • Electric heat and hot water

Location

547 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA|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 presents an excellent rental opportunity, achieving a strong overall rating of 8.6 from Zumper, primarily due to its competitive pricing and impressive amenities. With notable features like french doors and electric heating, this spacious one-bedroom offers a luxury living experience. Additionally, its high ratings for location and environmental sustainability highlight convenient access to parks, public transit, and pet-friendly resources, enhancing the quality of life for residents.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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

  • Less expensive
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,000 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in Allentown, PA! This apartment offers a spacious one-bedroom layout with a full bathroom. The bright and airy atmosphere is sure to make you feel right at home. The apartment is equipped with electric heat and hot water, ensuring your comfort throughout the year. The French doors add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the space. Small pet lovers will appreciate our pet-friendly policy, although a non-refundable pet deposit is required. This apartment is perfect for those who value comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury in their living space. Come and experience the best of Allentown living! Schedule your showing today at www 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 & pay stubs *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

Bright and AiryFrench Doors
One BathroomOne Bedroom
Trash

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer

Services

Non-Refundable Pet Deposit
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 your new home in Allentown, PA! This apartment offers a spacious one-bedroom layout with a full bathroom. The bright and airy atmosphere is sure to make you feel right at home. The apartment is equipped with electric heat and hot water, ensuring your comfort throughout the year. The French doors add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the space. Small pet lovers will appreciate our pet-friendly policy, although a non-refundable pet deposit is required. This apartment is perfect for those who value comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury in their living space. Come and experience the best of Allentown living! Schedule your showing today at www 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 & pay stubs *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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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·10A 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 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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:

Eco living

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

Pet owners

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

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

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar 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
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 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% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Old Fairgrounds Historic District.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Allentown
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Allentown
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,216
October 2023$1,307
November 2023$1,302
December 2023$1,279
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$1,252
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Old Fairgrounds Historic District
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$895
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

$40,000/yr

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Getting around Allentown near 547 N 6th St

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 N 6th St, 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

Explore the area around 547 N 6th St

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Little Apple Market
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