Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $300 (30 Rentals)

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Barley Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barley Square Apartments

220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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Big Mill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602

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College Heights, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Allentown, 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 College Heights apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
Reading Tower-09Studio,1BA$1,080
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,160
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Carsonia ManorLR 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, PA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.35 price per square foot 163 Douglass St Model at 163 Douglass St in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 111 S 8th St Model at 111 S 8th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,195 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
163 Douglass St163 Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.35
111 S 8th St, Unit 3111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.33
Carsonia ManorLR 2 BR2BR,1BA$2.11
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.74
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94
Reading Tower-181BR,1BA$3.52

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Heights?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Heights Apartment is $1,160 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Heights is starting from $1,215 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

Expert Rental Resources

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