Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (17 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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The Lofts on Marion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts on Marion

1200 N 11th 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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East Reading, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Reading Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Ridgeview Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms2BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA

As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Reading area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Model at Exeter Village Apartments in the in the Lorane neighborhood starting from $1,770. The second greatest value East Reading apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Hollywood Court Apartments starting at $1,599 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the College Heights 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.
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
424 S 5th St, Unit 2424 S 5th St2BR,1BA$1.45
2209 Elizabeth Ave, Unit 32209 Elizabeth Ave2BR,1BA$1.61
222 Clymer St, Unit 3rd floor222 Clymer StStudio ,1BA$1.14
405 S 6th St, Unit 1405 S 6th St1BR,1BA$1.38
2581 Perkiomen Ave, Unit 12581 Perkiomen AveStudio ,1BA$1.27
2575 Perkiomen Ave, Unit 22575 Perkiomen Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
107 Montrose Ave, Unit Apt A107 Montrose Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
132 Clymer St, Unit 132 Clymer #3132 Clymer St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Reading, Reading, PA

Ranked #35

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the East Reading Neighborhood in Reading, PA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Reading Apartment is $1,299 at Hollywood Court Apartments.

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 $1,310 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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