Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Penn Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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St Lawrence Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Lawrence Garden

2900 Oley Turnpike RdReading, PA 19606
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Mount Penn, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Penn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Penn area of Reading, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $925. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mount Penn apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Penn, PA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Penn area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath Model at Exeter Village Apartments in the in the Lorane neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Mount Penn apartment is the 738 N 3rd St Model at 738 N 3rd St, Unit 3 starting at $1,195 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Penn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Exeter Village Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
738 N 3rd St, Unit 3738 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.41
942 Franklin St, Unit 2942 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.25
165 Douglass St, Unit 3165 Douglass St1BR,1BA$1.57
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.69
147 W Buttonwood St, Unit Unit 1FL147 W Buttonwood St1BR,1BA$1.75
920 Marion St, Unit 2920 Marion StStudio ,1BA$1.21
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94
330 N 4th St, Unit 1st Floor330 N 4th St2BR,1BA$3.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Reading, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Penn Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Penn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Penn is at Washington Towers listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Penn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Penn Apartment is $1,125 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Penn is starting from $1,290 at Washington Towers.

Expert Rental Resources

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