Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA (124 Rentals)

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property at 137 Poplar St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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137 Poplar St

ReadingPA19601
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property at 306 S 5th St
$995
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306 S 5th St

ReadingPA19602

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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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357 S 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

357 S 3rd St

357 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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411 S 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 S 4th St

411 S 4th StReading, PA 19602
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432 S 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 S 5th St

432 S 5th StReading, PA 19602
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620-626 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

620-626 7th St

620-626 7th StReading, PA 19602
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312 Commons Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 Commons Ct

312 Commons CtReading, PA 19607
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206 S 3RD St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

206 S 3RD St

206 S 3RD StReading, PA 19602
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200 S 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 S 3rd St

200 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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211 S 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

211 S 4th St

211 S 4th StReading, PA 19602
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247 S 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

247 S 5th St

247 S 5th StReading, PA 19602

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243 S 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

243 S 5th St

243 S 5th StReading, PA 19602
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201a S 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

201a S 4th St

201a S 4th StReading, PA 19602
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329-333 S 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

329-333 S 6th St

329-333 S 6th StReading, PA 19602
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381 Pine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

381 Pine St

381 Pine StWest Reading, PA 19611
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402 S 7th St
Studio Apartments

402 S 7th St

402 S 7th StReading, PA 19602
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250 S 6th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 S 6th St

250 S 6th StReading, PA 19602
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119 S 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

119 S 3rd St

119 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Reading, Reading, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Reading

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Reading area of Reading, PA?

As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 124 available Southwest Reading apartments priced from $900 to $1,700, with an average monthly rent of $1,352.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Reading?

There are currently 19 Studio Apartments in Southwest Reading with rent ranges from $925 to $1,100 with an average price of $1,007.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Reading Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Reading ranges from $900 to $1,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,137.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Reading cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Reading range from $995 to $1,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,492.

Expert Rental Resources

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