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property at 1589 Summit Rd

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1589 Summit Rd

CincinnatiOH45237

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property at 8400 Gwilada Dr

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

8400 Gwilada Dr

CincinnatiOH45236

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property at 3939 Section Rd

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3939 Section Rd

CincinnatiOH45236

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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. Summit East - A Senior Community in the Hartwell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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
Summit East - A Senior Community1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 560SqFt1BR,1BA$720
WilliamsburgA41BR,1BA$857
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Powells Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH

As of March 11, 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 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Crest Hill Quad Apartments starting at $975 with a $1.03 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.
7844 Glenorchard Dr, Unit B7844 Glenorchard Dr4BR,2BA$1.14
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Roselawn ApartmentsLarge 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.02
6713 Highland Ave, Unit 26713 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
1623 Section Rd, Unit 21623 Section Rd2BR,1BA$1.24
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$1.19
Powells Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
7332 Reading Rd, Unit #37332 Reading Rd1BR,1BA$1.28
Summit East - A Senior Community1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 560SqFt1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 378 Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,199. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $775 to $3,150.

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 $775 to $3,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,645.

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 $1,200 to $2,689, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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