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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1539 Cotton St

ReadingPA19606
property at 510 Maple St

$1,095

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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510 Maple St

ReadingPA19602

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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 $1,135. 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$1,135
1030 Penn St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,390
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Exeter Village Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
WoodgateThe Rosewood2BR,2BA$1.69
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
2727 N 5th Street Hwy, Unit 2d floor2727 N 5th Street Hwy1BR,1BA$1.24
Exeter Village Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Hollywood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.71
4822 Kutztown Rd, Unit 14822 Kutztown Rd2BR,1BA$2.66
1011 Walnut St, Unit 1F1011 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.65

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about East Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in East Reading?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in East Reading, PA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,585. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Reading ranging from $895 to $3,095.

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 $895 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,506.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Reading?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Reading range from $1,200 to $2,585, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.