Apartments for rent in Whitehall, PA

Overview of Whitehall

Whitehall apartments for rent are part of Lehigh County and a suburb of Allentown. The original area of Whitehall Township was established in 1752 - the majority of settlers were of German and British descent. The township was named by the British settlers and is said to have been derived from the Lynford Lardner's hunting lodge, which was commonly referred to as the "White Hall" by the common people around the area. Today, Whitehall Township is known for its desirable community, quality of life and excellent business atmosphere.

Living in Whitehall

Residents living in Whitehall apartments for rent have access to many amenities, including 370 acres of land dedicated to recreational sites throughout the community. Families and individuals have access to playgrounds specifically designed for toddlers as well as the 110 acre Whitehall Parkway and nine mile Ironton Rail-Trail. Residents of Whitehall apartments enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, swimming, ice skating and immersing themselves in local wildlife at birdwatching sites.

Lehigh County offers residents of apartments in Whitehall and surrounding townships the opportunity to indulge in many entertainment venues. Catch a live musical performance at the Sherman Theater. Concerts range from hard rock to country, offering a wide selection of shows to fit every music preference. You can also indulge in a bit of culture at the Miller Symphony Hall - splurge on symphony orchestra concert tickets, enjoy a jazz cabaret performance or travel to a far off place at the opera.

Whitehall Apartments and the Cost of Living

Whitehall apartments for rent are available to low- to moderate-income families and individuals through the Lehigh County Subsidized Housing program and the Allentown Housing Authority. Both the county and town offer affordable homes, rental assistance and senior living complexes to help Whitehall residents in need obtain safe and sustainable housing.

AreaVibes reports that the cost of living for residents of apartments for rent in Whitehall is approximately 1.8 percent less than the Pennsylvania state average and 0.2 percent less than the nation's average. Whitehall residents typically pay $3.69 for a gallon of gas, $4.99 for a cup of coffee and $8.00 for pizza, added the source.

Apartments in Whitehall Work and Study

Whitehall apartments for rent offer residents the opportunity to live and work in a thriving business district. The top employers of Lehigh County include Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, Air Products & Chemicals, PPL Corporation and Sodexo. The leading industries in the county are healthcare and consumer goods.

Students pursuing a postsecondary degree have the option to attend a variety of two and four year college and universities. Postsecondary schools near Whitehall include Cedar Crest College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Lehigh University, Lehigh Valley College, Moravian College and Penn State - Lehigh Valley, among many others.