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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 Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $925. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable District 8 apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1030 Penn St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,390
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,400
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in District 8, PA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the District 8 area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value District 8 apartment is the 163 Douglass St Model at 163 Douglass St starting at $1,485 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
163 Douglass St163 Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.35
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$2.12
1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 21536 Mineral Spring RdStudio ,1BA$1.67
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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District 8, Reading, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about District 8

What type of rentals are currently available in District 8?

There are currently 229 Apartments for Rent in District 8, PA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $2,500. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District 8 ranging from $750 to $2,100.

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 $750 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,399.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in District 8?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in District 8 range from $1,200 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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