
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the District 6 Reading, PA from $600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the District 6 area of Reading.


1832 Perkiomen Ave

1216 Perkiomen Ave

1126 Franklin St
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919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez

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District 6, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in District 6?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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District 6 Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $895 | $1,375 |
District 6 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $875 | $3,934 |
District 6 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,100 | $5,010 |
District 6 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,021 | $2,000 | $5,812 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the District 6 Neighborhood of Reading, PA.
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Cheapest Available District 6 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the District 6 area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Barley Square Apartments priced from $973. Studios on Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable District 6 apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Barley Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
Studios on Spring | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Bakery Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in District 6, PA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the District 6 area is the $0.73 price per square foot 919 N 12th St Model at 919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez in the in the Penn's Commons neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value District 6 apartment is the 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for District 6 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez | 919 N 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 | 226 Clymer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Franklin Manor Apartments | 1 Deluxe Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Bookbindery | The Summit | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Bakery Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Barley Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
953 N 12th St, Unit 2 | 953 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDistrict 6, Reading, PA
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Among neighborhoods in Reading, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the District 6 Neighborhood in Reading, PA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap District 6 Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in District 6?
The cheapest apartment in District 6 is Barley Square Apartments which is listed at $1,042, while the average apartment in District 6 costs $2,001.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in District 6?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in District 6 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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