Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Lynn Haven House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Haven House

425 Mill StCincinnati, OH 45215
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Glen Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Meadows Apartments

7001 Glen Meadow LnCincinnati, OH 45237
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Brookview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookview Apartments

206 S Wayne AveCincinnati, OH 45215
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The Bloks
Studio Apartments

The Bloks

7743 Reading RdCincinnati, OH 45237
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5848 Montgomery Road
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5848 Montgomery Road

5848 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45212
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5729 Montgomery Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5729 Montgomery Rd

5729-5733 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45212
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Kugler Mill Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kugler Mill Square

8481 Beech AveCincinnati, OH 45236
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7008 Ohio Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7008 Ohio Ave

7008 Ohio AveCincinnati, OH 45236
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522 Elliott Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

522 Elliott Ave

522 Elliott AveCincinnati, OH 45215
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Roselawn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roselawn Apartments

1660-1668 Crest Hill AveCincinnati, OH 45237
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Reading, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, OH is a Studio unit found at Powells Garden Apartments in the Hartwell neighborhood priced from $795. Stillwell Quad Apartments in the Hartwell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Powells Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Stillwell Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$825
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Heirlooms of CincinnatiB42BR,1BA$830
Aljoy Court2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$875
Lakeshore Drive Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$885
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH and Nearby

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Walnut Creek Townhomes in the in the Dillonvale neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 1280 Section Rd Model at 1280 Section Rd, Unit #2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Arlington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Creek Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.95
1280 Section Rd, Unit #21280 Section Rd2BR,1BA$0.89
Amberley House ApartmentsFully Updated 2 Bed/2 Full Bath - REAL Granite ...2BR,2BA$1.21
Crest Hill Quad Apartments2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Roselawn Summit Apartments1BED / 1BATH1BR,1BA$0.97
6507 Tyne Ave, Unit #46507 Tyne Ave2BR,1BA$1.18
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Stillwell Quad Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.03
5666 Montgomery Rd, Unit 45666 Montgomery Rd1BR,1BA$1.23
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace ApartmentsForester1BR,1BA$1.19

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Getting Around Reading, OH

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Reading is at Powells Garden Apartments listed at $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $825 at Anna Marie Apartments, LLC.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Reading is starting from $830 at Heirlooms of Cincinnati.

What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Heirlooms of Cincinnati and starts from $935.

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