
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $300 (24 Rentals)
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1019 Chestnut St, Unit 3A

119 S 6th St

1339 Mineral Spring Rd

121 S 12th St

Reading Tower

1830 Perkiomen Ave

232 Wunder St
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1620 Perkiomen Ave

450 S 18th St

55 S 6th St

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1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor

111 S 6th St

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Mount Penn Manor Apartments

1622 Cotton St

531 Chestnut St

1403 Cotton St

Bakery Apartments

753 Bingaman St

1614 Cotton St

1440 Cotton St
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Southside, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,033 | $1,000 | $1,050 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $983 | $775 | $1,200 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $1,075 | $1,500 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1030 Penn St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,390 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthside, Reading, PA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $1,390 at 1030 Penn St.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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