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302 W Main St

KutztownPA19530
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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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Barley Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barley Square Apartments

220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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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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Will-O-Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Will-O-Hill Apartments

1904 Van Reed RdReading, PA 19610
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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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St Lawrence Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Lawrence Garden

2900 Oley Turnpike RdReading, PA 19606
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Bakery Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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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. Barley Square Apartments in the Callowhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Berks County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kutztown Crashpads5 Bedroom5BR,1BA$630
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
Fleetwood LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Reading LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Studios on SpringStudio 21BR,1BA$1,150
Park Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Berks County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3202 Holtry St Model at 3202 Holtry St, Unit A in the in the Glenside neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Berks County apartment is the 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 2nd-3rd Floor starting at $1,600 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Oakbrook 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.
3202 Holtry St, Unit A3202 Holtry St3BR,2BA$1.20
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 2nd-3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
1018 New Holland Rd, Unit First Floor1018 New Holland Rd3BR,1BA$1.15
132 W Douglass St, Unit 132 W. Douglass St Apt 2132 W Douglass St4BR,1BA$1.17
8 Philadelphia Ave, Unit 2B8 Philadelphia Ave2BR,2BA$1.50
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, one bath apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
Ridgeview Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms2BR,1BA$1.47
24 N 3rd St, Unit E24 N 3rd St1BR,1.5BA$1.11
1188 Railroad Rd, Unit #21188 Railroad Rd1BR,1BA$1.18
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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 Fleetwood Lofts listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Berks County Apartment is $855 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 $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 DLP Kutztown and starts from $1,699.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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