Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1317 N 10th St

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Centre Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
  • Utilities Included

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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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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602
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555 Pearl Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Pearl Street

555 Pearl StReading, PA 19602
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Bakery Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
  • Utilities Included

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First Ward, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $925. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
555 Pearl Street1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, PA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.40 price per square foot 428 Penn Ave Model at 428 Penn Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the Two Bedroom Courtyard View Model at Country Club Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the North Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
428 Penn Ave, Unit 2nd floor428 Penn Ave1BR,1.5BA$1.40
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Courtyard View2BR,1BA$1.56
920 Marion St, Unit 3920 Marion St2BR,1BA$1.15
738 N 3rd St, Unit 3738 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.41
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsOne bedroom, one bath apartment1BR,1BA$1.96
165 Douglass St, Unit 3165 Douglass St1BR,1BA$1.57
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
429 Chestnut St, Unit 1429 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.56
147 W Buttonwood St, Unit Unit 1FL147 W Buttonwood St1BR,1BA$1.67
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
First Ward, Reading, PA

Ranked #29

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Reading. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap First Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in First Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in First Ward is at Washington Towers listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $1,175 at 555 Pearl Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom First Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward is starting from $1,290 at Washington Towers.

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