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$1,395

1 bed • 1 bath • 600 sqft • Apartment

903 Morgantown Rd 105, Reading, PA, 19607

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$925

1 bed • 1 bath • Multiplex

321 N 5th St 2C, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,075

1 bed • 1 bath • Apartment

1029 Penn Street 2nd floor rear, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • 738 sqft • House

426 Penn Ave 2nd Floor Back, Reading, PA, 19611

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,050 sqft • Apartment

146 N 5th St 3 R, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,500

3 beds • 1 bath • 1,100 sqft • Apartment

146 N 5th St 3F, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • 950 sqft • Apartment

146 N 5th St 2 R, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,300

3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,000 sqft • Apartment

612 Birch St, # 12A, Reading, PA 19604 12A, Reading, PA, 19604

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$975

1 bed • 1 bath • Apartment

1029 Penn Street 2nd Floor Front, Reading, PA, 19601

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$350

1 bed • 1 bath • Other

1635 Centre Ave 12, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • 560 sqft • Condo

121 - 123 N 9th St. 6, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,050

Studio • 1 bath • Condo

121-123 N 9th Street 2, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,050

Studio • 1 bath • Condo

121 - 123 N 9th Street 1, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • 540 sqft • Condo

121 - 123 N 9th Street 10, Reading, PA, 19601

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$950

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

827 Chestnut St. First Floor, Reading, PA, 19602

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • 530 sqft • Condo

121-123 N 9th Street 5, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,250

1 bed • 1 bath • Condo

555 Pearl St 302, Reading, PA, 19602

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$1,100

1 bed • 1 bath • 395 sqft • Condo

121 N 9th Street 3, Reading, PA, 19601

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$1,300

3 beds • 1 bath • House

616 Birch Street, Reading, PA, 19604

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$950

2 beds • 1 bath • 650 sqft • Condo

306 S 5th St. 3, Reading, PA, 19602

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$975

2 beds • 1 bath • 600 sqft • Condo

306 S 5th St. 5, Reading, PA, 19602

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$925

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

614-616 Schuylkill Avenue Apt.11, Reading, PA, 19602

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$895

2 beds • 1 bath • 600 sqft • Condo

614-616 Schuylkill Avenue Apt.06, Reading, PA, 19602

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$995

3 beds • 1 bath • Condo

639 Church St 1, Reading, PA, 19601

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What to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Reading, PA

Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Reading inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Reading.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Reading, PA

Rentler currently shows 69 rentals in Reading priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.

At the under $1,500 price point in Reading, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.

These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.

Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.

Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.

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