Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH from $500 (34 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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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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Kugler Mill Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kugler Mill Square

8481 Beech AveCincinnati, OH 45236
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7008 Ohio Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7008 Ohio Ave

7008 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45236
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522 Elliott Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

522 Elliott Ave

522 Elliott AveCincinnati, OH 45215

Reading, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 1627 Summit Rd in the Hartwell neighborhood priced from $750. Courtyard Apartments in the Paddock Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $756. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1627 Summit Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Courtyard ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Anthony Wayne ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$795
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$825
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Heirlooms of CincinnatiB42BR,1BA$830
7008 Ohio Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.31 price per square foot Beautifully Renovated Wyoming Luxury Apartment ... Model at The Heritage at Wyoming in the in the Hartwell neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 4096 Longford Dr Model at 4096 Longford Dr, Unit Furnished Apt starting at $755 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Madeira 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.
The Heritage at WyomingBeautifully Renovated Wyoming Luxury Apartment ...2BR,2BA$1.31
4096 Longford Dr, Unit Furnished Apt4096 Longford Dr1BR,1BA$0.57
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$0.97
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
7008 Ohio Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
7456 Edgemont Rd, Unit 37456 Edgemont Rd1BR,1BA$1.28
1623 Section Rd, Unit 31623 Section Rd1BR,1BA$1.28
1627 Summit Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
Anthony Wayne ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 Ridge Hill Manor listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $750 at 1627 Summit Rd.

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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