Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA from $700 (79 Rentals)

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property at 9-23 E Main St
$550 - $750
2 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
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9-23 E Main St

KutztownPA19530
property at 617 N 9th St
$800 - $850
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617 N 9th St

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property at 1011 Penn St
$850
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1011 Penn St

ReadingPA19601
property at 315 N 6th St
$900
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315 N 6th St

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$995
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Cheapest Available Berks County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berks County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Barley Square Apartments in the Callowhill neighborhood priced from $863. Washington Towers in the Callowhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berks County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$863
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
420-422 Douglass Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
238 S 6th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Fleetwood LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berks County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 148 E Spring St Model at 148 E Spring St, Unit Front House in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Berks County apartment is the 3505 St Lawrence Ave Model at 3505 St Lawrence Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,925 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Lorane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Berks County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
148 E Spring St, Unit Front House148 E Spring St4BR,1.5BA$1.22
3505 St Lawrence Ave, Unit 33505 St Lawrence Ave4BR,1BA$1.48
134 W Douglass St, Unit 1134 W Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.00
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
6 W Lancaster Ave, Unit 6 W Lancaster Ave Apt 1 Shillington PA6 W Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.44
24 N 3rd St, Unit E24 N 3rd St1BR,1.5BA$1.11
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.37
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
431 Williams St, Unit Hamburg apartments431 Williams St1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Berks County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Berks County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Berks County is at Washington Towers listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Berks County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berks County Apartment is $863 at Barley Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Berks County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Berks County is starting from $1,025 at 238 S 6th Street.

What is the most affordable Berks County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Berks County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wynnewood Park Apartments and starts from $2,096.

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