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property at 617 N 9th St
$800 - $850
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property at 1011 Penn St
$850
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property at 315 N 6th St
$900
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315 N 6th St

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property at 306 S 5th St
$995
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306 S 5th St

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property at 227 Hudson St
$1,200

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220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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Centre Park Place
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Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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Reading, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Reading, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Reading, PA area range in price from $800 to $5,391 with an overall median price of $1,484. The three Reading neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Penns Common at $1,035, Southeast Reading at $1,065, and East Reading at $1,470. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Reading Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Penns Common$1,035$8507
Southeast Reading$1,065$80026
East Reading$1,470$80071
Mount Penn$1,500$92553
Kenhorst$1,526$92558
Southeast Community$1,550$92558
District 3$1,556$92554
Center City Berks$1,559$90056

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers in the Callowhill neighborhood priced from $925. 420-422 Douglass Street in the Oakbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
420-422 Douglass Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1224 Eckert Avenue in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 134 W Douglass St Model at 134 W Douglass St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Oakbrook 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.
1224 Eckert Avenue3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.85
134 W Douglass St, Unit 1134 W Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.08
3505 St Lawrence Ave, Unit 33505 St Lawrence Ave4BR,1BA$1.48
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
6 W Lancaster Ave, Unit 6 W Lancaster Ave Apt 1 Shillington PA6 W Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.44
Governor Mifflin ApartmentsOne Bedroom 2nd and 3rd Floor1BR,1BA$1.61
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.37
324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading324 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.58

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Reading Overview

The fifth-largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, Reading is a blue collar destination that is home to over 85,000 welcoming residents. Known affectionately as 'The Pretzel City' thanks to its abundance of bakeries, Reading is situated midway between the hubs of Philadelphia and Harrisburgh. 

Why live in Reading, PA?

A winning mix of historic undustry and modern convenience, Reading apartments for rent make a great option for anyone considering a move to Pennsylvania. From art deco design flourishes on the business district buildings to its impressive collection of museums and art galleries, this proud city maintains a solid economic base thanks to the healthcare and manufacturing industries. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Reading is at Washington Towers listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $1,000 at 420-422 Douglass Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Reading Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1224 Eckert Avenue and starts from $1,150.

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