Cheap Homes for Rent in First Ward Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 321 N 5th St

321 N 5th St

ReadingPA19601

First Ward, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in First Ward, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the First Ward, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for First Ward Apartments for rent:

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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 Barley Square Apartments priced from $973. Ridgeview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable First Ward 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$1,070
Studios on SpringStudio 21BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, PA

As of March 21, 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 $1,744. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 1225 Carbon St Model at 1225 Carbon St, Unit 1225 Carbon St apt. 2 starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the North Riverside 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
1225 Carbon St, Unit 1225 Carbon St apt. 21225 Carbon St2BR,1BA$1.31
Franklin Manor Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Court Commons2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40
BookbinderyThe Summit2BR,1BA$1.83
The Reserve at Wyomissing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Signature1BR,1BA$1.77
Country Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Courtyard View1BR,1BA$1.87
Barley Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1.82
953 N 12th St, Unit 2953 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about First Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in First Ward?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in First Ward, PA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $5,982. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First Ward ranging from $700 to $2,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in First Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in First Ward ranges from $700 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,462.

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