Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 18th And Cotton Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $340 (56 Rentals)

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property at 617 N 9th St
$800 - $850
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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617 N 9th St

ReadingPA19604
property at 1011 Penn St
$850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1011 Penn St

ReadingPA19601
property at 315 N 6th St
$900
1 Bedroom Rentals
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315 N 6th St

ReadingPA19601

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property at 306 S 5th St
$995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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306 S 5th St

ReadingPA19602

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property at 227 Hudson St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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227 Hudson St

ReadingPA19601

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Barley Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barley Square Apartments

220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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1217 Moss St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Moss St

1217 Moss StReading, PA 19604
property at 336 N 6th St
$850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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336 N 6th St

ReadingPA19601

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Big Mill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602
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238 S 6th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 S 6th Street

238 S 6th StReading, PA 19602

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18th And Cotton, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available 18th And Cotton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 18th And Cotton area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Barley Square Apartments priced from $863. Washington Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable 18th And Cotton apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$863
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
238 S 6th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Reading Tower-09Studio,1BA$1,080
232 S. 6th St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 18th And Cotton, PA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the 18th And Cotton area is the $1.08 price per square foot 134 W Douglass St Model at 134 W Douglass St, Unit 1 in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value 18th And Cotton apartment is the 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 18th And Cotton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
134 W Douglass St, Unit 1134 W Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.00
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
435 N 5th St, Unit 2435 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.70
WoodgateThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.80
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.37
St. Lawrence01b, One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.76
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
18th And Cotton, Reading, PA

Ranked #26

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including 18th And Cotton, Reading, and the greater Allentown area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 18th And Cotton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 18th And Cotton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 18th And Cotton is at Washington Towers listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 18th And Cotton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 18th And Cotton Apartment is $863 at Barley Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 18th And Cotton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 18th And Cotton is starting from $1,025 at 238 S 6th Street.

What is the most affordable 18th And Cotton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 18th And Cotton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodgate and starts from $2,140.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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