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Sherman Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Apartments

501 Homer RdConcord, MI 49237
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58 Jericho Rd

Battle CreekMI49014

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Enchanted Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enchanted Glen

466 S Burr Oak RdColon, MI 49040
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Garfield Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Apartments

216 E Everett StHomer, MI 49245
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Reading, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Renaissance Apartments priced from $775. Carriage Park Apartments (Carriage Park Investors) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Carriage Park Apartments (Carriage Park Investors)Carriage Park Apartments - Studio (Heat NOT Inc...Studio,1BA$795
Alpine Lake ApartmentsJunoStudio,1BA$833
Autumn Woods ApartmentsBirchwood1BR,1BA$835
Oak MeadowsIncome Based 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Springport Glen1x1-6501BR,1BA$875
Riverside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Meadows on Michigan Avenue1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Park Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Granada ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MI and Nearby

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Unit Model at Whitman Crossing in the starting from $978. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Oak Meadows starting at $1,100 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Marshall Albion neighborhood. 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.
Whitman Crossing3 Bedroom Unit3BR,1.5BA$0.72
Oak Meadows3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Carriage House ApartmentTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
McClellan EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
McClellan Estates IIITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
The Meadows on Michigan Avenue2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.24
Village Manor of Brooklyn2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Riverside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Granada ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Getting Around Reading, MI

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Reading is at Carriage Park Apartments (Carriage Park Investors) listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $775 at Renaissance Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Reading is starting from $850 at Oak Meadows.

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