Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Reading Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $300 (22 Rentals)

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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602
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Bakery Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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Court Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Court Commons

783-785 Court StReading, PA 19601

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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 Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $925. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Southwest Reading apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudioStudio,1BA$925
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Reading, PA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Reading area is the $1.33 price per square foot 111 S 8th St Model at 111 S 8th St, Unit 3 in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Southwest Reading apartment is the B2 Model at The Berkshire starting at $1,500 with a $2.05 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.
111 S 8th St, Unit 3111 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.33
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
324 Franklin St, Unit 1 beds,West Reading324 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.71
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Washington TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94

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Southwest Reading, Reading, PA

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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 $1,180 at Washington Towers.

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 $1,290 at Washington Towers.

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