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E&Y Farm Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

E&Y Farm Apartments

175 Hill RdKutztown, PA 19530
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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Mountain View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

300 Laurel Ridge RdReinholds, PA 17569
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Big Mill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602
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Cheapest Available Berks County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berks County, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers in the Callowhill neighborhood priced from $925. Fleetwood Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berks County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
Fleetwood LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
555 Pearl Street1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berks County area is the $1.40 price per square foot 428 Penn Ave Model at 428 Penn Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Berks County apartment is the The Rosewood Model at Woodgate starting at $1,968 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Flying Hills 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.
428 Penn Ave, Unit 2nd floor428 Penn Ave1BR,1.5BA$1.40
WoodgateThe Rosewood2BR,2BA$1.55
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Courtyard View2BR,1BA$1.56
502 E 1st St, Unit 4502 E 1st St3BR,1BA$1.40
920 Marion St, Unit 3920 Marion St2BR,1BA$1.15
24 N 3rd St, Unit E24 N 3rd St1BR,1.5BA$1.11
738 N 3rd St, Unit 3738 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.41
165 Douglass St, Unit 3165 Douglass St1BR,1BA$1.57
429 Chestnut St, Unit 1429 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.56
228 W Franklin St, Unit 1 BR, 1BA $975 (utilities included) Topton Pa228 W Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.50

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 $1,100 at Fleetwood Lofts.

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 $1,290 at Washington Towers.

What is the most affordable Berks County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Berks County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Valley Terrace Luxury Apartments and starts from $3,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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