Cheap Homes for Rent in Berks County, PA from $300 (19 Rentals)

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property at 24 N 3rd St

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

24 N 3rd St

WomelsdorfPA19567

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property at 520 S 14th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 12

520 S 14th St

ReadingPA19602

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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 Berks County

What type of rentals are currently available in Berks County?

There are currently 450 Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $6,632. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berks County ranging from $300 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Berks County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Berks County ranges from $300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,233.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Berks County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Berks County range from $1,000 to $6,632, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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