
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Community Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $900 (27 Rentals)
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Berkshire Tower Apartments

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1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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920 Marion St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Reading Tower

1339 Mineral Spring Rd
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319 N 9th St, Unit 2

The Berkshire

Pennside Manor Apartments

Ridgeview Apartment Homes

25 S 9th St

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1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor
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739 Weiser St, Unit 2nd floor

332 S 11th St

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330 N 4th St, Unit 1st Floor, Unit 1st Floor

Carsonia Manor

Country Club Apartments

150 N 4th St, Unit 202
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553 Wunder St

19 S 11th St

603 Maple St

426 Wunder St

1144 Cotton St

324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading, Unit 1 beds,West Reading
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200 Philadelphia Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Berkshire Terrace Apartments

Shillington Commons Apartments
Southeast Community, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Community?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $925 | $1,375 |
| Southeast Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $1,000 | $3,862 |
| Southeast Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,045 | $4,483 |
| Southeast Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,250 | $5,391 |
| Southeast Community 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,650 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Community Neighborhood of Reading, PA.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Community Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Community 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 Southeast Community apartments for rent in Reading, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Berkshire | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Community, PA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Community area is the $0.92 price per square foot 942 Franklin St Model at 942 Franklin St, Unit 2 in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Southeast Community apartment is the 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor starting at $1,250 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Community apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 942 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 942 Franklin St | 4BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor | 1224 Eckert Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Country Club Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 920 Marion St, Unit 3 | 920 Marion St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 200 Philadelphia Ave, Unit 2 | 200 Philadelphia Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Hollywood Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Wynnewood Park Apartments | One bedroom, one bath apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading | 324 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1536 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 2 | 1536 Mineral Spring Rd | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Community, Reading, PA
Ranked #27
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Community Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Community?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Community is at Washington Towers listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Community Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Community Apartment is $1,180 at Washington Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Community Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Community is starting from $1,290 at Washington Towers.
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