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Reading, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, OH is a Studio unit found at Williamsburg in the Hartwell neighborhood priced from $843. Stillwell Quad Apartments in the Hartwell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WilliamsburgS1Studio,1BA$843
Stillwell Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$890
Ridge Hill Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH and Nearby

As of April 26, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7844 Glenorchard Dr, Unit B7844 Glenorchard Dr4BR,2BA$1.14
The Heritage at WyomingHeritage: 2BD/2BA/Den2BR,2BA$1.28
Roselawn ApartmentsLarge 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.02
5848 Montgomery Road2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Stillwell Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$1.19
6619 Bantry Ave, Unit 26619 Bantry Ave1BR,1BA$1.32
252 Hartwell Ave, Unit 1252 Hartwell Ave1BR,1BA$1.28
7264 Reading Rd, Unit 17264 Reading Rd1BR,1BA$1.21

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 367 Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH with pricing that ranges from $705 to $3,199. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $800 to $4,500.

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 $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,778.

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 $995 to $2,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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