Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH from $500 (28 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reading?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Reading Studio Apartments | $1,305 | $795 | $1,560 |
Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $775 | $1,879 |
Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $830 | $3,199 |
Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $935 | $2,726 |
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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 1627 Summit Rd in the Hartwell neighborhood priced from $800. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1627 Summit Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Stillwell Quad Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Heirlooms of Cincinnati | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments | Forester | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Lakeshore Drive Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
South Terrace Apartments | ST 1/1 A | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Ravine Apartments | 1br 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Colonial Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A (Patio/Montgomery) | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, OH
As of April 29, 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 Beautifully Renovated Wyoming Luxury Apartment ... Model at The Heritage at Wyoming starting at $1,825 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Hartwell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walnut Creek Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
The Heritage at Wyoming | Beautifully Renovated Wyoming Luxury Apartment ... | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
244 W Vine St, Unit 244 west vine st | 244 W Vine St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Fox Run Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
2360 Langdon Farm Rd, Unit 1 | 2360 Langdon Farm Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Stillwell Quad Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Anna Marie Apartments, LLC | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Meadows of Gahl Terrace Apartments | Forester | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
1619 Section Rd, Unit 4 | 1619 Section Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1627 Summit Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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
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 Reading Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $800 at 1627 Summit Rd.
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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