Cheap Homes for Rent in Fourth Ward Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Fourth Ward, Reading, PA Local Guide

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 Barley Square Apartments priced from $1,042. Studios on Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Fourth Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,042
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,195
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fourth Ward, PA

As of June 07, 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 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez919 N 12th St2BR,1BA$0.73
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.00
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.66
Franklin Manor Apartments1 Deluxe Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR143 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.38
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.80
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54
1545 Cortland Ave, Unit 1st Front1545 Cortland Ave1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fourth Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Fourth Ward?

There are currently 234 Apartments for Rent in Fourth Ward, PA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $5,652. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fourth Ward ranging from $800 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fourth Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fourth Ward ranges from $800 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,487.

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