Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Berks Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $900 (19 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. 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
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsOne bedroom, one bath apartment1BR,1BA$1,627

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Berks, PA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City Berks area is the $0.92 price per square foot 942 Franklin St Model at 942 Franklin St, Unit 2 in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Center City Berks apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft Model at 100 Park at Wyomissing Square starting at $2,993 with a $2.13 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.
942 Franklin St, Unit 2942 Franklin St4BR,2BA$0.92
100 Park at Wyomissing Square2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.13
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsOne bedroom, one bath apartment1BR,1BA$1.93
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading324 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.66
1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 21536 Mineral Spring RdStudio ,1BA$1.67
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Center City Berks, Reading, PA

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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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