Cheap Homes for Rent in District 8 Reading, PA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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District 8, Reading, PA Local Guide

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 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 8 apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$973
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in District 8, PA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the District 8 area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft Model at 100 Park at Wyomissing Square in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $3,170. The second greatest value District 8 apartment is the Two bedroom, two bath apartment Model at Wynnewood Park Apartments starting at $1,752 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for District 8 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Park at Wyomissing Square2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.26
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.66
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
Exeter Village Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Bakery Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.80
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54
1545 Cortland Ave, Unit 1st Front1545 Cortland Ave1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about District 8

What type of rentals are currently available in District 8?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in District 8, PA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $5,924. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District 8 ranging from $800 to $1,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in District 8?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in District 8 ranges from $800 to $1,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,404.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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