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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Penn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Penn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,000 | $2,176 |
Mount Penn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,345 | $3,324 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Penn Neighborhood of Reading, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft Mount Penn | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Carsonia Manor | 2 BR 1.5 BATHS | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hollywood Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Carsonia Manor | 2 BR 1.5 BATHS | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 672 sqft Antietam Arms | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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