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Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Reading, PA

Pricing Updated: 08/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Reading, PA area range in price from $825 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $1,711. The three Reading neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Center City Berks at $875, Penns Common at $875, and 1300 Birch Stree at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Reading Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Center City Berks$887$8751
Penns Common$1,385$8756
1300 Birch Stree$1,700$1,7001
East Reading$1,800$82535
Southeast Community$1,800$1,2005
Southeast Reading$1,800$87519
Mount Penn$1,995$1,3955
Kenhorst$2,325$1,8502

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studios on SpringStudio 21BR,1BA$1,150
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Willow Model at Woodgate in the in the Flying Hills neighborhood starting from $2,169. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Country Club Apartments starting at $1,740 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WoodgateThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.54
Country Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.69
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Governor Mifflin ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2nd and 3rd Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.56
409 Woodward St409 Woodward StStudio ,1BA$1.20
Ridgeview Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms2BR,1BA$1.57
304 S 6th St, Unit 2R304 S 6th StStudio ,1BA$1.21
906 Franklin St, Unit 2906 Franklin St2BR,1BA$1.29
953 N 12th St, Unit 3953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $5,835. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $825 to $3,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Reading?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Reading ranges from $825 to $3,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,878.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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