Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

50 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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502 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Bakery Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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Southwest Reading, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Reading area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Studios on Spring priced from $1,150. Bakery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Southwest Reading apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
BookbinderyThe Gardens1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Reading, PA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Reading area is the $2.24 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Townhome, 1405 sq ft Model at 100 Park at Wyomissing Square in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $3,146. The second greatest value Southwest Reading apartment is the Two bedroom, two bath apartment Model at Wynnewood Park Apartments starting at $1,764 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
100 Park at Wyomissing Square2 bedroom 2 bath Townhome, 1405 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.24
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.67
Hollywood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Franklin Manor Apartments1 Deluxe Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
Bakery Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Lincoln Park Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.17
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$3.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Reading, Reading, PA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Reading, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 Studios on Spring which is listed at $1,150, 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 $111 which is $1,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Reading.

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