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


238 S 6th St

1126 Franklin St

1324 Perkiomen Ave

815 Weiser St

55 S 6th St

614-616 Schuylkill Ave

Ridgeview Apartment Homes

1029 Penn St
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College Heights, Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Heights Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $900 | $3,817 |
College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,075 | $5,246 |
College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,400 | $5,881 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Heights Neighborhood of Reading, PA.
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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 Ridgeview Apartment Homes priced from $1,140. Studios on Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Studios on Spring | Studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Bookbindery | The Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Court Commons | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, PA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.13 price per square foot 534 Centre Ave Model at 534 Centre Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft Model at 100 Park at Wyomissing Square starting at $3,159 with a $2.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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534 Centre Ave, Unit 2 | 534 Centre Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
100 Park at Wyomissing Square | 2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Court Commons | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
721 Mulberry St, Unit 2nd Fl | 721 Mulberry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Bookbindery | The Summit | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Bakery Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
953 N 12th St, Unit 2 | 953 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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
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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 Ridgeview Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,140, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $1,849.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College Heights?
Cheap apartments in College Heights have an average cost of $111 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.
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