Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 1317 N 10th St

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1317 N 10th St

ReadingPA19604

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property at 1156 Franklin St

$1,100 - $1,350

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1156 Franklin St

ReadingPA19602

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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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St Lawrence Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Lawrence Garden

2900 Oley Turnpike RdReading, PA 19606
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Oak Forest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Forest Apartments

2230 Alsace RdReading, PA 19604
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The Cloverleaf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cloverleaf

3541-3571 Ridgeway StReading, PA 19605
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The Lofts on Marion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts on Marion

1200 N 11th StReading, PA 19604
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Woodgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodgate

1400 Orchard View RdReading, PA 19606
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Court Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Court Commons

783-785 Court StReading, PA 19601

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Orchard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Apartments

500 Shalter AveTemple, PA 19560
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East Reading, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Reading area of Reading, PA is a Studio unit found at The Berkshire priced from $1,100. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable East Reading apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,130
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,860
WoodgateThe Willow2BR,2BA$1,916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Reading area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Rosewood Model at Woodgate in the in the Flying Hills neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Reading apartment is the 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Model at Exeter Village Apartments starting at $1,860 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Lorane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WoodgateThe Rosewood2BR,2BA$1.54
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
942 Franklin St, Unit 2942 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.25
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.70
920 Marion St, Unit 2920 Marion StStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Reading Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Reading Apartment is $1,130 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Reading is starting from $1,365 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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