Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Center City, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Studios on Spring priced from $1,150. Berkshire Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
BookbinderyThe Gardens1BR,1BA$1,325
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,400
Bakery Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 534 Centre Ave Model at 534 Centre Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Signature Model at The Reserve at Wyomissing starting at $1,775 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
534 Centre Ave, Unit 2534 Centre Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
The Reserve at Wyomissing2 Bedroom 2 Bath Signature2BR,2BA$1.54
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.69
Franklin Manor Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.75
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
426 Penn Ave, Unit 1426 Penn Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
Bakery Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 193 Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,638. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $750 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $750 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,305.

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