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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 Village Green Apartments in the Marshall Albion neighborhood priced from $795. 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
Village Green Apartments200 West Drive N1BR,1BA$795
Carriage Park Apartments (Carriage Park Investors)Carriage Park Apartments - Studio (Heat NOT Inc...Studio,1BA$795
Granada ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Oak MeadowsIncome Based 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Alpine Lake ApartmentsJunoStudio,1BA$856

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MI and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath/Den Model at Victoria Pointe in the starting from $1,514. 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.
Victoria Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath/Den2BR,2BA$1.28
Oak Meadows3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.98
Riverside ApartmentsHouse - Two Bed - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.10
Carriage House ApartmentTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Renaissance ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McClellan Estates IIITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Crosswait Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Park Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Granada ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Village Green Apartments200 West Drive N1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Reading, MI with pricing that ranges from $715 to $1,900. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $700 to $4,995.

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 $700 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,950.

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 $1,040 to $1,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $1,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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