Cheap Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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1047 Penn St

ReadingPA19601

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E&Y Farm Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

E&Y Farm Apartments

175 Hill RdKutztown, PA 19530
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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

50 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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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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The Lofts on Marion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts on Marion

1200 N 11th StReading, PA 19604
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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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Cheapest Available Berks County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Berks County, PA is a 5 Beds unit found at Kutztown Crashpads priced from $630. Reading Lofts in the Callowhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berks County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kutztown Crashpads5 Bedroom5BR,1BA$630
Reading LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Fleetwood LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA

As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berks County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 2nd-3rd Floor in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Berks County apartment is the 218 Highland Ave Model at 218 Highland Ave, Unit Downstairs starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot . 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.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 2nd-3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$1.01
218 Highland Ave, Unit Downstairs218 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
WoodgateThe Rosewood2BR,2BA$1.55
1353 Irish Creek Rd, Unit B1353 Irish Creek Rd2BR,1BA$1.18
42 Maple St, Unit 5B42 Maple St2BR,1BA$1.47
Amity Garden2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
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
111 S 8th St, Unit #2111 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.42

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 Reading Lofts listed at $1,000.

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 $630 at Kutztown Crashpads.

What is the most affordable Berks County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Berks County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amity Garden and starts from $1,675.

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