The Berkshire Apartments in Reading, PA

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The office Hours for The Berkshire are: Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ,Saturday Closed,Sunday Closed,

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The Berkshire

501 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
(484) 878-5817

Studio–2 Bedrooms
$1,100-$1,700 Pricing
603–983 Square Feet

About The Berkshire

Welcome to The Berkshire Apartments- Downtown Living in the Heart of Reading. The Berkshire Apartments are a newly renovated community in downtown Reading, PA, offering upscale living in a prime location. Whether you're a student at nearby Alvernia University or a professional looking for convenient city living, The Berkshire puts you just steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation. Located near 5th and Penn Streets, our apartments offer easy access to local colleges, major employers, and everything that makes downtown Reading vibrant and walkable. Come take a tour and discover why The Berkshire Apartments are the perfect place to call home for students, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of city living in Reading.

The Berkshire is located in the Southwest Reading Neighborhood and 19601 Zip code of Reading, PA. This community is professionally managed by Lexington Realty International

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Office Hours

Monday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Berkshire offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,100 and having 603–983 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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$1,100
Studio, 1 Bath, 603 sq ft
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$1,100 Available Now Studio 603 sq ft
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 603 sq ft
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$1,300 Call for Availability A1 603 sq ft
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$1,300
Apartment Model: A1$1,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 603 sq ftUnavailable
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From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 732 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B2 732 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B2From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 732 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B3
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 740 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B3 740 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B3From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 740 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B4
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 741 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B4 741 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B4From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 741 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B5
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 762 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B5 762 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B5From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 762 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B6
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 766 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B6 766 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B6From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 766 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B8
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 783 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B8 783 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B8From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 783 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B9
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 804 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B9 804 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B9From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 804 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B10
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 809 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B10 809 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B10From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 809 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B11
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 811 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B11 811 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B11From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 811 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B12
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 814 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B12 814 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B12From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 814 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B13
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 816 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B13 816 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B13From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 816 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B14
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 830 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B14 830 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B14From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 830 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B16
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 864 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B16 864 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B16From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 864 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B17
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 894 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B17 894 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B17From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 894 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B18
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 916 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B18 916 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B18From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 916 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B19
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 975 sq ft
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From $1,500 Available Now B19 975 sq ft
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$1,500 - $1,700
Apartment Model: B19From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 975 sq ftAvailable Now
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Floorplan B20
From $1,500
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 983 sq ft
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Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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From $1,500 Available Now B20 983 sq ft
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Apartment Model: B20From $1,5002 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 983 sq ftAvailable Now
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
$1,100	Available Now	Studio	603 sq ft

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$1,300	Call for Availability	A1	603 sq ft

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From $1,500	Available Now	B2	732 sq ft

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From $1,500	Available Now	B3	740 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B4	741 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B5	762 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B6	766 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B8	783 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B9	804 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B10	809 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B11	811 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B12	814 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B13	816 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B14	830 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B16	864 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B17	894 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B18	916 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B19	975 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,500	Available Now	B20	983 sq ft

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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2BR, 1.5BA - 983SF

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Property Information

79 Units
8 Stories
Built in 2025

Lease Terms

12 mo

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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
Due at Move-In: Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00

Other Fees and Policies

Situational Fees

Late Feei$0.00

Security Deposit - Non-Refundablei$0.00

Pet Fees

Cat: Pet DepositiCharged Per Pet.$0.00; One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$0.00; Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$0.00
Dog: Pet DepositiCharged Per Pet.$0.00; Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$0.00; One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$0.00

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Brand New
Building-wide Wireless Internet
Online Maintenance Portal
Online Rent Payment

Recreation and Fitness

Interior Features

Intercom
Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

Oven

Living Area Features

Vinyl Flooring

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Getting Around

90 / 100 Exceptionally walkable
All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk
70 / 100 Good public transit
Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines
50 / 100 Fairly bikeable
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
80 / 100 Very car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

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80 / 100 Restaurants
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes
90 / 100 Cafes
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes
80 / 100 Nightlife
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes
90 / 100 Shopping
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes
20 / 100 Noise Level
Multiple sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Berkshire

Where is The Berkshire located?

The Berkshire is located at 501 Washington St near the Southwest Reading area of Reading, PA

What is the current rent range at The Berkshire?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Berkshire currently range from $1,100 to $1,700

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for The Berkshire are
Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Nice Value3.0
The The Berkshire Apartments are 6.93% more expensive than the average apartment in the Southwest Reading area.
Rent Comparison to the Southwest Reading Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,100 $1,035 +$65 6.3%
2 Bedroom $1,500 $1,537 -$37 -2.4%
1 Bedroom $1,300 $1,112 +$188 16.9%
Methodology: On 08/01/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 144 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Berkshire (Southwest Reading) using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.
Rent Pricing Data as of 08/01/2026

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,100	$1,035	+$65	6.3%
2 Bedroom	$1,500	$1,537	-$37	-2.4%
1 Bedroom	$1,300	$1,112	+$188	16.9%

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Nearby Schools

Lauers Park El School

Reading School District

251 North 2nd Street

Public School - Grades PK-5 (615 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Reading Senior High School

Reading School District

801 North 13th Street

Public School - Grades 9-12 (5213 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Berkshire.

Big Box and Retail

Burlington

3050 N 5th Street Hwy

5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away

Target

2769 Papermill Rd

6 minute drive / 3.14 miles away

Kohl's

2700 Papermill Rd

6 minute drive / 3.17 miles away

Groceries

Giant Food

4625-4699 Perkiomen Ave

9 minute drive / 4.37 miles away

The Berkshire has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Reading Studio Apartments	$1,092	$925	$1,375
Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,566	$875	$3,846
Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,755	$925	$4,716
Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,045	$1,200	$5,391
Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,493	$1,175	$1,600
2 Bedroom Homes	$1,487	$1,020	$1,845
3 Bedroom Homes	$1,877	$1,095	$4,500
4 Bedroom Homes	$2,096	$1,475	$3,200
5 Bedroom Homes	$1,974	$1,495	$2,950

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$1,100

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