Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH from $500 (30 Rentals)

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9102 Reading Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9102 Reading Rd

9102 Reading RdReading, OH 45215
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Lynn Haven House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Haven House

425 Mill StCincinnati, OH 45215
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Glen Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Meadows Apartments

7001 Glen Meadow LnCincinnati, OH 45237
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5848 Montgomery Road
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5848 Montgomery Road

5848 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45212
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Brookview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookview Apartments

206 S Wayne AveCincinnati, OH 45215
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The Bloks
Studio Apartments

The Bloks

7743 Reading RdCincinnati, OH 45237
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1627 Summit Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1627 Summit Rd

1627 Summit RdCincinnati, OH 45237

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Courtyard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

7126 Hirsch DrCincinnati, OH 45237
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Anthony Wayne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anthony Wayne Apartments

8321-8333 Anthony Wayne AveCincinnati, OH 45216
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7008 Ohio Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7008 Ohio Ave

7008 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45236
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Aljoy Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aljoy Court

85 Aljoy CtCincinnati, OH 45215
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Reading, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, OH is a Studio unit found at 5848 Montgomery Road in the East Cincinnati neighborhood priced from $695. Anna Marie Apartments, LLC in the Wyoming neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5848 Montgomery RoadStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Heirlooms of CincinnatiB42BR,1BA$830
Stillwell Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Elliott Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$890
Lakeshore Drive Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$915
1 & 2 Bedrooms at Clearwater Apartments – CW 1/1 B1BR,1BA$950
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $0.65 price per square foot 1280 Section Rd Model at 1280 Section Rd, Unit #1 in the in the Arlington Heights neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 7844 Glenorchard Dr Model at 7844 Glenorchard Dr, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Hartwell 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.
1280 Section Rd, Unit #11280 Section Rd1BR,1BA$0.65
7844 Glenorchard Dr, Unit B7844 Glenorchard Dr4BR,2BA$1.14
The Heritage at WyomingHeritage: 2BD/2BA/Den2BR,2BA$1.31
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Powells Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Stillwell Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$1.19
6734 Montgomery Rd, Unit 36734 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.38
5848 Montgomery RoadStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Reading, OH

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 5848 Montgomery Road listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $825 at Anna Marie Apartments, LLC.

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 Heirlooms of Cincinnati.

What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Heirlooms of Cincinnati and starts from $935.

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