Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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First Ward, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgeview Apartment Homes priced from $1,060. 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 First Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,060
Studios on SpringStudio 21BR,1BA$1,150
Bakery Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Berkshire Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
BookbinderyThe Gardens1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, PA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.65 price per square foot Two bedroom, two bath apartment Model at Wynnewood Park Apartments in the in the Callowhill neighborhood starting from $1,747. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Franklin Manor Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Callowhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wynnewood Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom, two bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.65
Franklin Manor Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
Country Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Courtyard View1BR,1BA$1.87
1129 Elm St, Unit 21129 Elm St1BR,1BA$1.12
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1.82
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54
920 Marion St, Unit 2920 Marion StStudio ,1BA$1.21
1568 Mineral Spring Rd, Unit 31568 Mineral Spring Rd1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
First Ward, Reading, PA

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Reading, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the First Ward Neighborhood in Reading, PA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap First Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in First Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in First Ward is at listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $1,060 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward is starting from $1,295 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable First Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap First Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,375.

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