Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 18th And Cotton Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $300 (45 Rentals)

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property at 227 Hudson St

$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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227 Hudson St

ReadingPA19601
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1301 Hampden Blvd, Unit 2
$1,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

1301 Hampden Blvd, Unit 2

1301 Hampden BlvdReading, PA 19604
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property at 111 S 6th St

$1,275 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

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111 S 6th St

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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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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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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 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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Elm View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm View

350 Elm StReading, PA 19601

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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 Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $925. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable 18th And Cotton apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1030 Penn St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,390
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,400
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,415
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,699
WoodgateThe Bartlett2BR,1BA$1,725

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

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the 18th And Cotton area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value 18th And Cotton apartment is the The Bartlett Model at Woodgate starting at $1,707 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Flying Hills 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.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
WoodgateThe Bartlett2BR,1BA$1.54
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$2.13
1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 21536 Mineral Spring RdStudio ,1BA$1.67
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
18th And Cotton, Reading, PA

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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 $1,180 at Washington Towers.

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 $1,290 at Washington Towers.

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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