Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Berks Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Center City Berks, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Berks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City Berks area of Reading, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $925. Reading Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Center City Berks apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
Reading Tower-09Studio,1BA$1,080
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Shillington Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Berks, PA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City Berks 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 Center City Berks 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 Center City Berks 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
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsOne bedroom, one bath apartment1BR,1BA$1.86
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.37
Shillington Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
111 S 8th St111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.99
1011 Walnut St, Unit 1F1011 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.40
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Berks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City Berks?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Berks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Berks Apartment is $1,180 at Washington Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Berks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City Berks is starting from $1,290 at Washington Towers.

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