
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH from $500 (59 Rentals)
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9102 Reading Rd

4096 Longford Dr, Unit Furnished Apt

Powells Garden Apartments

1623 Summit Rd, Unit 1

2417 Losantiville Ave

Roselawn Summit Apartments

5729 Montgomery Rd

The Seymour

230 S Wayne Ave
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Williamsburg

Anna Marie Apartments, LLC

Aljoy Court

The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments

7710 Plainfield Rd, Unit #2 Shared

5541 Bosworth Pl

7204 Reading Rd, Unit 4

2200 Bremont Ave

Ridge Hill Manor

4324 Schenck Ave, Unit #6
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6734 Montgomery Rd, Unit 3

6842 Montgomery Rd, Unit 6

6919 Montgomery Rd

7740 Stillwell Rd

7740 Stillwell Rd

7740 Stillwell Rd

Lakeshore Drive Apartment Homes

7750 Stillwell Rd

4048 Longford Dr, Unit 4

3914 E Gatewood Ln
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1793 Crest Hill Ave

145 W Benson St, Unit Unit 1

Lynn Haven House

Summit East - A Senior Community

Glen Meadows Apartments

Montgomery Road Apartments

Montgomery Road Garden Window Apartments

5848 Montgomery Road

Roselawn Apartments

Brookview Apartments
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The Bloks

1627 Summit Rd

Courtyard Apartments

Anthony Wayne Apartments

Elliott Apartments

Stillwell Quad Apartments

7008 Ohio Ave

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Ravine Apartments
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Reading, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Reading Studio Apartments | $1,027 | $795 | $1,800 |
| Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $755 | $1,879 |
| Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $830 | $3,199 |
| Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $935 | $3,472 |
| Cheap Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,600 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Roselawn Apartments in the Hartwell neighborhood priced from $705. Summit East - A Senior Community in the Hartwell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn Apartments | Small 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Summit East - A Senior Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 610SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Roselawn Summit Apartments | 1BED / 1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 5729 Montgomery Rd | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 35385 | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Seymour | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Williamsburg | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Anna Marie Apartments, LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Aljoy Court | 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.14 price per square foot 7844 Glenorchard Dr Model at 7844 Glenorchard Dr, Unit B in the in the Hartwell neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the Heritage: 2BD/2BA/Den Model at The Heritage at Wyoming starting at $1,785 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Wyoming 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7844 Glenorchard Dr, Unit B | 7844 Glenorchard Dr | 4BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| The Heritage at Wyoming | Heritage: 2BD/2BA/Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 4096 Longford Dr, Unit Furnished Apt | 4096 Longford Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 2664 Vera Ave, Unit 3 | 2664 Vera Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Williamsburg | TH1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Roselawn Summit Apartments | 1BED / 1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Anna Marie Apartments, LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments | Forester | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Aljoy Court | 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Summit East - A Senior Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 610SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 Lakeshore Drive Apartment Homes listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $705 at Roselawn 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 $830 at The Seymour.
What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Seymour and starts from $935.
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