Cheap Homes for Rent in Berks County, PA from $800 (38 Rentals)

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property at 24 N 3rd St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 N 3rd St

WomelsdorfPA19567

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property at 24 N 3rd St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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24 N 3rd St

WomelsdorfPA19567
property at 510 Maple St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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510 Maple St

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property at 227 Hudson St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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227 Hudson St

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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
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,090
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Berks County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Exeter Village Apartments in the in the Lorane neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Berks County apartment is the 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor starting at $1,225 with a $0.90 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.
Exeter Village Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
WoodgateThe Rosewood2BR,2BA$1.66
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.08
163 Douglass St163 Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.35
766 State St766 State St2BR,2BA$1.32
Amity Garden2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
24 N 3rd St, Unit E24 N 3rd St1BR,1.5BA$1.11
111 S 8th St, Unit 3111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.33
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Berks County

What type of rentals are currently available in Berks County?

There are currently 466 Apartments for Rent in Berks County, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $5,391. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Berks County ranging from $275 to $4,500.

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 $275 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,773.

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 $1,200 to $5,391, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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