Cheap Homes for Rent in East Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Hollywood Court Apartments priced from $1,299. The Cloverleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable East Reading apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
The Cloverleaf1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Oley Meadows1 BR LOFT1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Reading area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Willow Model at Woodgate in the in the Flying Hills neighborhood starting from $2,166. The second greatest value East Reading apartment is the 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Model at Exeter Village Apartments starting at $1,835 with a $1.67 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 Willow2BR,2BA$1.54
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.67
2825 Kutztown Rd, Unit 22825 Kutztown Rd3BR,1BA$1.70
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
The Cloverleaf1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
304 S 6th St, Unit 2R304 S 6th StStudio ,1BA$1.25
Oley Meadows1 BR LOFT1BR,1BA$2.26
906 Franklin St, Unit 2906 Franklin St2BR,1BA$1.29
953 N 12th St, Unit 3953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in East Reading?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,504. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Reading ranging from $875 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Reading?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Reading ranges from $875 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,464.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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