Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $340 (20 Rentals)

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$850
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1011 Penn St

ReadingPA19601
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$975
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230 S 13th St

ReadingPA19602

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Barley Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barley Square Apartments

220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602
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238 S 6th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

238 S 6th Street

238 S 6th StReading, PA 19602

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232 S. 6th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

232 S. 6th St.

232 S 6th StReading, PA 19602

Southside, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Allentown, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 238 S 6th Street priced from $1,025. Reading Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
238 S 6th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,025
Reading Tower-09Studio, 1BA$1,080
232 S. 6th St.2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,100
1224 Eckert Avenue3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at 1224 Eckert Avenue in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 226 Clymer St Model at 226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2 in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 Eckert Avenue3BR/1.0BA3BR, 1BA$0.85
226 Clymer St, Unit Aprt 2226 Clymer St2BR, 1BA$1.08
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR, 1BA$1.37
111 S 8th St111 S 8th St2BR, 1BA$1.99
Reading Tower-181BR, 1BA$3.52

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Southside, Reading, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southside is at Reading Tower listed at $1,080.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment is $1,230 at Reading Tower.

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 $1,025 at 238 S 6th Street.

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