Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 18th And Cotton Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

50 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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The Lofts on Marion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts on Marion

1200 N 11th StReading, PA 19604
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Big Mill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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502 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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St Lawrence Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Lawrence Garden

2900 Oley Turnpike RdReading, PA 19606
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Bakery Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd 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 Studios on Spring priced from $1,150. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable 18th And Cotton apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,160
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
BookbinderyThe Gardens1BR,1BA$1,325

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

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the 18th And Cotton area is the $0.73 price per square foot 919 N 12th St Model at 919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez in the in the Penn's Commons neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value 18th And Cotton apartment is the The Willow Model at Woodgate starting at $2,133 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Lorane 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.
919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez919 N 12th St2BR,1BA$0.73
WoodgateThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.51
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.00
222 Clymer St, Unit 1222 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.17
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.67
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Ridgeview Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms2BR,1BA$1.80
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR143 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.38
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
18th And Cotton, Reading, PA

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Reading, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the 18th And Cotton Neighborhood in Reading, PA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 18th And Cotton Apartments

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 $1,150 at Studios on Spring.

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 $1,390 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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 100 Park at Wyomissing Square and starts from $3,658.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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