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Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Reading, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Reading, PA area range in price from $900 to $5,654 with an overall median price of $1,531. The three Reading neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Center City Berks at $975, Southeast Community at $975, and Mount Penn at $1,175. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Reading Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Center City Berks$975$9751
Southeast Community$1,037$9752
Mount Penn$1,584$1,1754
East Reading$1,700$90022
Penns Common$1,700$9003
Southeast Reading$1,700$9009
Kenhorst$2,023$1,05017

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Studios on Spring in the Callowhill neighborhood priced from $1,150. Ridgeview Apartment Homes in the College Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,175
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading 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 Reading apartment is the The Willow Model at Woodgate starting at $2,133 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Lorane 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.
919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez919 N 12th St2BR,1BA$0.73
WoodgateThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.51
165 Douglass St, Unit 1165 Douglass St2BR,1BA$1.21
222 Clymer St, Unit 1222 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.17
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.00
Governor Mifflin ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2nd and 3rd Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
63 W Lawn Ave, Unit 2A63 W Lawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
500 Walnut St, Unit 2E500 Walnut StStudio ,1BA$1.22
143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR143 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 283 Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,654. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $800 to $3,000.

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 $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,616.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Reading?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Reading range from $1,300 to $5,654, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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