
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlet Area Reading, PA from $600 (25 Rentals)
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Outlet Area, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outlet Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outlet Area Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
Outlet Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $900 | $4,029 |
Outlet Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,100 | $4,891 |
Outlet Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,300 | $5,669 |
Outlet Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outlet Area Neighborhood of Reading, PA.
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Cheapest Available Outlet Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlet Area area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Studios on Spring priced from $1,150. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Outlet Area apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Studios on Spring | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Bakery Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlet Area, PA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outlet Area 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 Outlet Area apartment is the 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlet Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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919 N 12th St, Unit Denise Fernandez | 919 N 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 | 226 Clymer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
222 Clymer St, Unit 1 | 222 Clymer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Franklin Manor Apartments | 1 Deluxe Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Bookbindery | The Summit | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
143 S 12th St, Unit 1ST FLOOR | 143 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
953 N 12th St, Unit 2 | 953 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOutlet Area, Reading, PA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Outlet Area Neighborhood in Reading, PA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlet Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outlet Area?
The cheapest apartment in Outlet Area is Studios on Spring which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Outlet Area costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlet Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Outlet Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outlet Area?
Cheap apartments in Outlet Area have an average cost of $118 which is $1,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlet Area.
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