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Reading, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, KS is a Studio unit found at Courtyard Apartments priced from $310. Parkview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$310
ParkviewUniversity 1x1Studio,2BA$400
Village/Campus/College ApartmentsMarket Manor2BR,1BA$410
Bluestem ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$538
811 State St1x11BR,1BA$540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, KS and Nearby

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement Model at Montara Village in the in the Topeka Airport Forbes Field neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 2x2L Model at 811 State St starting at $815 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montara Village3 Bed/1 Bath Duplex W/ Basement3BR,1BA$0.91
811 State St2x2L2BR,2BA$0.83
Riverview Condominiums2BR1B2BR,1BA$0.86
Bluestem ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Huntley Ridge1B-1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Brookfield Apartments & Townhomes1BR1BR,1.5BA$1.05
Meadowlark Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$0.98
Summer Breeze Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.04
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
ParkviewUniversity 1x1Studio ,2BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Reading, KS

Ranked #42

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 36 Apartments for Rent in Reading, KS with pricing that ranges from $310 to $3,524. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $650 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Reading?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Reading ranges from $650 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,274.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Reading?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Reading range from $950 to $1,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,348.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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