Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (71 Rentals)

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property at 111 S 6th St

$1,275 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

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111 S 6th St

ReadingPA19602

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property at 332 S 11th St

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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332 S 11th St

ReadingPA19602
property at 1539 Cotton St

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1539 Cotton St

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property at 530 Mulberry St

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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530 Mulberry St

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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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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 $1,200. 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$1,200
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,400
The Cloverleaf2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,699
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Reading area is the $0.92 price per square foot 942 Franklin St Model at 942 Franklin St, Unit 2 in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value East Reading apartment is the The Willow Model at Woodgate starting at $1,953 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
942 Franklin St, Unit 2942 Franklin St4BR,2BA$0.92
WoodgateThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.39
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
920 Marion St, Unit 3920 Marion St2BR,1BA$1.05
The Cloverleaf2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
4822 Kutztown Rd, Unit 34822 Kutztown Rd2BR,1BA$1.76
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.80
1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 21536 Mineral Spring RdStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

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

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 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 $1,400 at Court Commons.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.