
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reading Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $700 (27 Rentals)
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Powells Garden Apartments

118-120 W Benson St

1720 Hunt Rd

10 Koehler Ave

301 W Columbia Ave
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8767 Reading Rd

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1615 Market St

17 E North St

307 Pearl St

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Wm manor

2621-2629 Hunt Rd

1101-1103 Jefferson Ave
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111 Koehler Ave

50 Gahl Ter

500 Patterson St

58 Gorman Ln

439 Jefferson Ave

413 Shepherd Ave
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325 Pike

31 Gahl Ter

35-37 Gahl Ter
Reading, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Studio Apartments | $810 | $800 | $820 |
| Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $888 | $875 | $900 |
| Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $1,000 | $1,029 |
| Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Reading Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Reading area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at Powells Garden Apartments priced from $800. The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Reading apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powells Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments | Forester | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedrooms at Clearwater Apartments – Updated A... | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| South Terrace Apartments | ST 1/1 B | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.19 price per square foot Forester Model at The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments in the in the Reading neighborhood starting from $890. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the ST 1/1 B Model at South Terrace Apartments starting at $923 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Reading neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments | Forester | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| South Terrace Apartments | ST 1/1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Clearwater Apartments | 1 Bedrooms at Clearwater Apartments – Updated A... | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Powells Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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