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1327 Perkiomen Ave

336 N 6th St
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410 N 6th St

146 N 5th St

1749 Rose St

106 N 11th St

1031 Marion St

316 Bell Alley

1300 N 11th St

1234 Mulberry St
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923 Culvert St

324 Spring St

1143 Weimer St

216 Mulberry St
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624 S 17 1/2 St

137 Wunder St

226 Hudson St
Reading, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Reading?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Reading 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,650 | $1,050 | $2,399 |
Reading 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,806 | $1,200 | $3,200 |
Reading 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,658 | $1,650 | $3,999 |
Reading 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,333 | $1,800 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Reading, PA
Pricing Updated: 08/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the Reading, PA area range in price from $825 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $1,711. The three Reading neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Center City Berks at $875, Penns Common at $875, and 1300 Birch Stree at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Reading Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Center City Berks | $887 | $875 | 1 |
Penns Common | $1,385 | $875 | 6 |
1300 Birch Stree | $1,700 | $1,700 | 1 |
East Reading | $1,800 | $825 | 35 |
Southeast Community | $1,800 | $1,200 | 5 |
Southeast Reading | $1,800 | $875 | 19 |
Mount Penn | $1,995 | $1,395 | 5 |
Kenhorst | $2,325 | $1,850 | 2 |
Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Studios on Spring | Studio 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Berkshire Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA
As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Willow Model at Woodgate in the in the Flying Hills neighborhood starting from $2,169. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Country Club Apartments starting at $1,740 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodgate | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Country Club Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Wynnewood Park Apartments | Two bedroom, two bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Hollywood Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Governor Mifflin Apartments | Two Bedroom 2nd and 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
409 Woodward St | 409 Woodward St | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
Ridgeview Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 950 sqft Antietam Arms | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
304 S 6th St, Unit 2R | 304 S 6th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
906 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 906 Franklin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
953 N 12th St, Unit 3 | 953 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading
What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?
There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $5,835. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $825 to $3,999.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Reading?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Reading ranges from $825 to $3,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,878.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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