Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

50 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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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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The Lofts on Marion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts on Marion

1200 N 11th StReading, PA 19604
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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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Hillside, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Reading Lofts priced from $1,000. Oak Forest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,297. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reading LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Oak Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,297
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Carsonia Manor2 BR 1.5 BATHS2BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, PA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 2nd-3rd Floor in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 1018 New Holland Rd Model at 1018 New Holland Rd, Unit First Floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 2nd-3rd Floor1224 Eckert Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
1018 New Holland Rd, Unit First Floor1018 New Holland Rd3BR,1BA$1.15
132 W Douglass St, Unit 132 W. Douglass St Apt 2132 W Douglass St4BR,1BA$1.17
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Ridgeview Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms2BR,1BA$1.59
1502 Centre Ave, Unit 21502 Centre Ave2BR,1BA$1.66
1464 N 11th St, Unit Apt B1464 N 11th St1BR,1BA$1.67
Oak Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
305 Penn St, Unit 4305 Penn St2BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillside, Reading, PA

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Allentown. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Hillside Neighborhood in Reading, PA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside is at Reading Lofts listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,250 at Reading Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is starting from $1,450 at Reading Lofts.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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