
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fourth Ward Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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819 N 5th St

1126 Franklin St

727 Chestnut St

143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR

919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez

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Fourth Ward, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fourth Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fourth Ward Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
Fourth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $900 | $4,029 |
Fourth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,100 | $4,908 |
Fourth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,500 | $5,689 |
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Cheapest Available Fourth Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fourth Ward area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Studios on Spring priced from $1,150. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Fourth Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Studios on Spring | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Bakery Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Bookbindery | The Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Ward, PA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fourth Ward area is the $0.73 price per square foot 919 N 12th St Model at 919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez in the in the Penn's Commons neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Fourth Ward apartment is the 222 Clymer St Model at 222 Clymer St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fourth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez | 919 N 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
222 Clymer St, Unit 1 | 222 Clymer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 | 226 Clymer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Franklin Manor Apartments | 1 Deluxe Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Bookbindery | The Summit | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR | 143 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
953 N 12th St, Unit 2 | 953 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
1545 Cortland Ave, Unit 1st Front | 1545 Cortland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFourth Ward, Reading, PA
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Among neighborhoods in Reading, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Fourth Ward Neighborhood in Reading, PA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fourth Ward Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fourth Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Fourth Ward is Studios on Spring which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Fourth Ward costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fourth Ward?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Fourth Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fourth Ward?
Cheap apartments in Fourth Ward have an average cost of $107 which is $1,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fourth Ward.
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