Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $650 (37 Rentals)

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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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1217 Moss St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Moss St

1217 Moss StReading, PA 19604

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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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238 S 6th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 S 6th Street

238 S 6th StReading, PA 19602
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232 S. 6th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

232 S. 6th St.

232 S 6th StReading, PA 19602

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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 2 Beds unit found at 238 S 6th Street priced from $1,025. Reading Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable East Reading apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
238 S 6th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Reading Tower-09Studio,1BA$1,080
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
St. Lawrence1bdu, 1 bedroom upgrade - $900.001BR,1BA$1,200
Ridgeview Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 893 sqft Mount Penn2BR,1BA$1,265
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Reading area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3505 St Lawrence Ave Model at 3505 St Lawrence Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Lorane neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value East Reading 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 East Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3505 St Lawrence Ave, Unit 33505 St Lawrence Ave4BR,1BA$1.48
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.00
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.66
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
435 N 5th St, Unit 2435 N 5th St3BR,1BA$1.70
111 S 8th St, Unit 3111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.17
The Cloverleaf2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
WoodgateThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.96
St. Lawrence01b, One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
1011 Walnut St, Unit 1F1011 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including East Reading, Reading, and the greater Reading area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Reading Tower listed at $1,080.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Reading Apartment is $1,200 at St. Lawrence.

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 $1,025 at 238 S 6th Street.

What is the most affordable East Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodgate and starts from $2,136.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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