Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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1301 Hampden Blvd, Unit 2
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

1301 Hampden Blvd, Unit 2

1301 Hampden BlvdReading, PA 19604
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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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Oak Forest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Forest Apartments

2230 Alsace RdReading, PA 19604
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Outer East, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgeview Apartment Homes priced from $1,400. Woodgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Outer East apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1,400
WoodgateThe Bartlett2BR,1BA$1,699
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,699
Exeter Village Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East, PA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Exeter Village Apartments in the in the Lorane neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Outer East apartment is the The Bartlett Model at Woodgate starting at $1,699 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Flying Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Exeter Village Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.54
WoodgateThe Bartlett2BR,1BA$1.53
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$2.12
1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 21536 Mineral Spring RdStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Apartment is $1,400 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East is starting from $1,699 at Woodgate.

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