Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Penn Neighborhood of Reading, PA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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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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Pennside Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pennside Court

601 Carsonia AveReading, PA 19606
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2136 Perkiomen Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2136 Perkiomen Rd

2136 Perkiomen RdReading, PA 19606
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1924 Perkiomen Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1924 Perkiomen Ave

1924 Perkiomen AveMount Penn, PA 19606

Mount Penn, Reading, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Penn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Penn area of Reading, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgeview Apartment Homes priced from $1,055. Hollywood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Mount Penn apartments for rent in Reading, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn1BR,1BA$1,055
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Carsonia Manor2 BR 1.5 BATHS2BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Penn, PA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Penn area is the $1.66 price per square foot 1 bedroom Model at Hollywood Court Apartments in the in the Penn's Commons neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Mount Penn apartment is the 2 BR 1.5 BATHS Model at Carsonia Manor starting at $1,570 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the College Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Penn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hollywood Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Carsonia Manor2 BR 1.5 BATHS2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Ridgeview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms1BR,1BA$1.79

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Reading, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mount Penn Neighborhood in Reading, PA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Penn Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Penn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Penn Apartment is $1,055 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Penn is starting from $1,345 at Ridgeview Apartment Homes.

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