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

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Cheap Apartments in the College Heights area of Reading.

property at 238 S 6th St

238 S 6th St

ReadingPA19602

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1,140
Studios on SpringStudio 11BR,1BA$1,150
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
BookbinderyThe Gardens1BR,1BA$1,325
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
534 Centre Ave, Unit 2534 Centre Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
100 Park at Wyomissing Square2 bedroom 2 bath – Townhome, 1405 sq ft2BR,2BA$2.25
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.69
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
721 Mulberry St, Unit 2nd Fl721 Mulberry St3BR,1BA$1.47
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Bakery Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.92
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

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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