
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $1,645 (21 Rentals)

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Southwest Reading, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Reading?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Reading Studio Apartments | $975 | $975 | $975 |
Southwest Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $1,025 | $1,625 |
Southwest Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,645 | $2,150 |
Southwest Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $1,975 | $2,100 |
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Getting Around the Southwest Reading Neighborhood in Reading, PA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Reading Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Reading?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Reading is Bakery Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Southwest Reading costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Reading?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Southwest Reading that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Reading?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Reading have an average cost of $381 which is $1,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Reading.
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