Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Berks Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Center City Berks apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Berks, PA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City Berks area is the $0.90 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 $1,225. The second greatest value Center City Berks apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Premier Model at The Reserve at Wyomissing starting at $1,900 with a $1.65 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.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
The Reserve at Wyomissing2 Bedroom 2 Bath Premier2BR,2BA$1.65
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
2727 N 5th Street Hwy, Unit 2d floor2727 N 5th Street Hwy1BR,1BA$1.24
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading324 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.71
1011 Walnut St, Unit 1F1011 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.65
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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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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Center City Berks, Reading, PA

Ranked #40

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

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4.0
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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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