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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $700 (15 Rentals)
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148 S 6th St
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136 S 5th St
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25 S 9th St
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1830 Perkiomen Ave
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Edgemont Terrace Apartments
1515 Hill RdReading, PA 19602
1327 Perkiomen Ave
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Reading Lofts
100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602
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Mount Penn Manor Apartments
601 S 19th StReading, PA 19606
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555 Pearl Street
555 Pearl StReading, PA 19602
19 S 11th St
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Bakery Apartments
100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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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 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $775 | $1,200 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $1,075 | $1,525 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $1,250 | $1,325 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $1,600 | $1,825 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southside Neighborhood of Reading, PA.
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Pearl Street | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Bakery Apartments | 4 Bed/1 Bath | 4BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1224 Eckert Ave Model at 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 942 Franklin St Model at 942 Franklin St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1224 Eckert Ave, Unit 1224 Eckert Avenue - 2nd and 3rd Floor | 1224 Eckert Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 942 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 942 Franklin St | 4BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Bakery Apartments | 4 Bed/1 Bath | 4BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 555 Pearl Street | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
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