Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (38 Rentals)

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502 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Court Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Court Commons

783-785 Court StReading, PA 19601

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Barley Square Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barley Square Apartments

220 Grape StReading, PA 19602
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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

50 N 4th 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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824 Franklin St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

824 Franklin St

824 Franklin StReading, PA 19602
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18 S 3rd St
3 Bedroom Apartments

18 S 3rd St

18 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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151 N 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

151 N 4th St

151 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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Skyline View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline View

50 N 9th StReading, PA 19601
Senior Living
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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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46-48 N 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 N 6th St

46-48 N 6th StReading, PA 19601
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136 N 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

136 N 4th St

136 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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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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Saylor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saylor Apartments

1 N 9th StReading, PA 19601
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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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230 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

230 S 6th St

230 S 6th StReading, PA 19602
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420 Franklin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

420 Franklin St

420 Franklin StReading, PA 19602
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115 S 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S 6th St

115 S 6th StReading, PA 19602

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139 S 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

139 S 9th St

139 S 9th StReading, PA 19602
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Franklin Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Towers

120 S 6th StReading, PA 19602
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114 N 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N 3rd St

114 N 3rd StReading, PA 19601
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200 S 6th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

200 S 6th St

200 S 6th StReading, PA 19602
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310 Penn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

310 Penn Ave

310 Penn AveWest Reading, PA 19611

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381 Pine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

381 Pine St

381 Pine StWest Reading, PA 19611

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 Bakery Apartments priced from $1,200. Berkshire Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Southwest Reading apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Franklin Manor Apartments1 Deluxe Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Reading, PA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Reading area is the $1.89 price per square foot 1 Bed w/ Office Model at Franklin Manor Apartments in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Southwest Reading apartment is the 500 Walnut St Model at 500 Walnut St, Unit 2E starting at $975 with a $1.22 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.
Franklin Manor Apartments1 Bed w/ Office1BR,1BA$1.89
500 Walnut St, Unit 2E500 Walnut StStudio ,1BA$1.22
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Reading, Reading, PA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Reading Apartment is $1,200 at Bakery Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Reading is starting from $1,645 at Berkshire Terrace Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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