Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Washington Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Towers

50 N 4th StReading, PA 19601
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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The Lofts on Marion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts on Marion

1200 N 11th StReading, PA 19604
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Big Mill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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College Heights, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Barley Square Apartments priced from $973. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$973
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,055
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, PA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot Two bedroom, two bath apartment Model at Wynnewood Park Apartments in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,722. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartment Model at Court Commons starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
The Reserve at Wyomissing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Signature1BR,1BA$1.77
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Country Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Courtyard View1BR,1BA$1.87
Bakery Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1.79
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Reading. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the College Heights Neighborhood in Reading, PA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 College Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?

The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Barley Square Apartments which is listed at $973, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $2,108.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Heights?

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 College Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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