Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $950 (6 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA

As of September 07, 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 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 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 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$1.00
1517 Hill Rd, Unit 4h1517 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$1.51
132 Clymer St, Unit 2132 Clymer St2BR,1BA$1.37
111 S 8th St111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.99
414 Pine St, Unit 3414 Pine StStudio ,1BA$2.31
Reading Tower-181BR,1BA$3.52

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Southside, Reading, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $1,645. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $950 to $1,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $950 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,307.

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