East Allentown Homes for Rent

East Allentown in Allentown Airport Branch features tree-lined streets, community green spaces, and big-box shopping centers just south of Lehigh Valley International Airport. The neighborhood has a mix of single-family homes, twin homes, and townhomes built around the mid-1900s, with traditional ranch-style and Cape Cod-style homes on modest lots. Many homes feature classic red brick facades, street parking in the front, and garages or driveways in the back. East Allentown is about 3 miles from downtown Allentown and 65 miles north of Philadelphia, providing a suburban living experience separated from Center City by the Lehigh River. The area is known for its convenience, with easy access to Route 22 and local bus services provided by the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority. Airport Road runs through the neighborhood, leading to several shopping centers and dining options, including Target, Sam’s Club, Redner’s Warehouse Markets, Copperhead Grille, Mangu, and Aladdin. For recreation, residents can visit Andre Reed Park, which features basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground, and an outdoor pool, or Coca-Cola Park for Minor League Baseball games and community events. The Lehigh River, located about 2 miles south, is popular for fishing, kayaking, and boating. The neighborhood has a crime rate comparable to the national average. Students attend Ritter Elementary School, Harrison-Morton Middle School, and Louis E. Dieruff High School, which offers a Dual Enrollment Program with Lehigh Community College.