
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (41 Rentals)
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754 N 11th St

1011 Walnut St, Unit 1F

619 S 6th St, Unit 619 S 6th st B

219 N 9th St

1047 Penn St, Unit 3B

1132 Cotton St

1752 Cotton St
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119 S 6th St

828 Madison Ave

1339 Mineral Spring Rd

Berkshire Tower Apartments

600 N 12th St

450 S 18th St

303 S 6th St

2727 N 5th Street Hwy, Unit 2d floor
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1830 Perkiomen Ave

1539 Cotton St

Reading Tower

510 Maple St

The Berkshire

232 Wunder St

306 S 5th St

Ridgeview Apartment Homes
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827 N 10th St

Pennside Manor Apartments

1620 Perkiomen Ave

Centre Park Place

Edgemont Terrace Apartments

Lincoln Tower Apartments

531 Robeson St

336 N 6th St
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Big Mill Apartments

502 Walnut St

1403 Cotton St

215 S 5th St

1244 Perkiomen Ave

Mount Penn Manor Apartments

1316 Kenny St

19 S 11th St
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East Reading, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Reading Studio Apartments | $970 | $700 | $1,100 |
| East Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $775 | $1,830 |
| East Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,075 | $2,465 |
| East Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,200 | $2,585 |
| East Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,600 | $1,700 |
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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 $1,135. Here are the most affordable East Reading apartments for rent in Reading, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| 1030 Penn St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Exeter Village Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Reading area is the $0.90 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 $1,225. The second greatest value East Reading apartment is the The Rosewood Model at Woodgate starting at $2,140 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Flying Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Reading apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor | 1224 Eckert Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Woodgate | The Rosewood | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h | 1517 Hill Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 2727 N 5th Street Hwy, Unit 2d floor | 2727 N 5th Street Hwy | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Exeter Village Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Berkshire | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 4822 Kutztown Rd, Unit 1 | 4822 Kutztown Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 1011 Walnut St, Unit 1F | 1011 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Reading Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Reading?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Reading is at The Berkshire listed at $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Reading Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Reading Apartment is $1,135 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 $1,390 at 1030 Penn St.
What is the most affordable East Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Exeter Village Apartments and starts from $1,965.
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