Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 840 Lancaster Ave

$800

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$800
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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840 Lancaster Ave

ReadingPA19607
property at 1317 N 10th St

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1317 N 10th St

ReadingPA19604

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property at 120 N 3rd Ave

$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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120 N 3rd Ave

ReadingPA19611
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Centre Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Park Place

601 N 5th StReading, PA 19601
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Big Mill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big Mill Apartments

702 N 8th StReading, PA 19604
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502 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 Walnut St

502 Walnut StReading, PA 19601
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Reading Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reading Lofts

100 South 4th StreetReading, PA 19602

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Bakery Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bakery Apartments

100 S 3rd StReading, PA 19602
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St Lawrence Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Lawrence Garden

2900 Oley Turnpike RdReading, PA 19606
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Elm View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm View

350 Elm StReading, PA 19601

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Oak Forest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Forest Apartments

2230 Alsace RdReading, PA 19604
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Hillside, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Towers priced from $630. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington TowersStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$630
The BerkshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,250
Bakery Apartments4 Bed/1 Bath4BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, PA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $1.30 price per square foot 820 N 4th St Model at 820 N 4th St, Unit 2 in the in the Oakbrook neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 738 N 3rd St Model at 738 N 3rd St, Unit 3 starting at $1,195 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Oakbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
820 N 4th St, Unit 2820 N 4th St2BR,1BA$1.30
738 N 3rd St, Unit 3738 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.41
Bakery Apartments4 Bed/1 Bath4BR,1BA$2.13
165 Douglass St, Unit 3165 Douglass St1BR,1BA$1.57
The BerkshireB22BR,1.5BA$2.05
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1.65
147 W Buttonwood St, Unit 1FL147 W Buttonwood St1BR,1BA$1.83
Washington TowersStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillside, Reading, PA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Allentown. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $700 at Washington Towers.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is starting from $800 at Washington Towers.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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