Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $300 (46 Rentals)

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848 Weiser St
$925 - $1,050
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848 Weiser St

848 Weiser StReading, PA 19601
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property at 450 S 18th St

$1,000 - $1,500

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450 S 18th 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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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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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602

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Bakery Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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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
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, PA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Ward 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 First Ward apartment is the 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Oakbrook 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.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.08
163 Douglass St163 Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.35
111 S 8th St, Unit 3111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.33
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsOne bedroom, one bath apartment1BR,1BA$1.89
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading324 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.71
848 Weiser St848 Weiser St1BR,1BA$1.88
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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First Ward, Reading, PA

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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 $1,180 at Washington Towers.

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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