
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the District 8 Reading, PA from $600 (25 Rentals)
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819 N 5th St

1216 Perkiomen Ave

1126 Franklin St

727 Chestnut St

143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR
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919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez

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District 8, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in District 8?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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District 8 Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
District 8 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $875 | $4,029 |
District 8 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,100 | $4,839 |
District 8 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,500 | $5,612 |
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Cheapest Available District 8 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the District 8 area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Studios on Spring priced from $1,150. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable District 8 apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in District 8, PA
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the District 8 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 8 apartment is the 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for District 8 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 | $1.00 |
Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Bookbindery | The Summit | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Exeter Village Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR | 143 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Bakery Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
1545 Cortland Ave, Unit 1st Front | 1545 Cortland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDistrict 8, Reading, PA
Ranked #29
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 8 Neighborhood in Reading, PA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
31 / 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 8 Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom District 8 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom District 8 Apartment is $1,150 at Studios on Spring.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom District 8 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in District 8 is starting from $1,360 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.
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