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$1,350 / Month

521 Franklin St

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Reading, PA 19602

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    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

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    Available Mar 22

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  • Traditional Architecture
521 Franklin St
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About This Home

Available Mar 22

For Rent – $1,350/month Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom first-floor apartment, ready for its next tenant! This charming unit offers a fresh, updated feel throughout with comfortable living space. The layout features a nicely sized living room, one private bedroom, and two additional walkthrough bedrooms. The full bathroom is conveniently located between the rooms. The kitchen is situated at the rear of the apartment and is accessed by passing through the walkthrough bedrooms. Requirements: Minimum credit score of 640. Applicants must earn at least 3x the monthly rent. Section 8 and SAM vouchers are welcome. Zillow application required for consideration.

521 Franklin St is a house located in Berks County and the 19602 ZIP Code. This area is served by the I-Lead Charter School attendance zone.

* 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Semi-Detached or Twin Home

Year Built

Built in 1900

Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Traditional Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

Property has 1 Level

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,350 12-Month Lease Term Available 3/19/26 Assessor Parcel Number 04-5306-27-89-0679 No Smoking Allowed Residential Lease

Lot Details

2,613 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Natural Gas Water Heater Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

  • Listed by Giselle Delgado | Coldwell Banker Realty
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    Bright MLS, Inc.
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City - Reading

Welcome to Reading, Pennsylvania, a historic city in the scenic Schuylkill River Valley. From downtown apartments to residential communities, Reading offers diverse housing options for renters. One-bedroom units average $1,219, while two-bedroom homes average $1,479. The city's landmarks include the distinctive Pagoda atop Mount Penn, which provides sweeping views of the area, and the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, housed in a restored factory building.

Reading's heritage as the "Pretzel Capital of the World" remains strong today. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore more than 125 miles of trails across five major preserves, earning the city recognition from the International Mountain Bicycling Association. The Reading Public Museum offers year-round exhibits and programs, while Albright College and Alvernia University contribute to the city's educational landscape. Notable areas include the Centre Park Historic District, showcasing preserved Victorian architecture, and College Heights.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Reading Area Community College
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Alvernia University
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Albright College
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Penn State Berks
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
521 Franklin St is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Reading Area Community College. It is also near Alvernia University and Albright College.
Schools
I-Lead Charter School
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
380 Students
Nearby
Victory Christian Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
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Transportation

521 Franklin St is near Lehigh Valley International, located 39.3 miles or 59 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Parkesburg Amtrak
Drive: 49 min 30.7 mi
Coatesville Amtrak
Drive: 50 min 31.2 mi
Thorndale
Drive: 51 min 31.4 mi
Whitford
Drive: 46 min 33.6 mi
Downingtown
Drive: 47 min 34.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Lehigh Valley International
 Drive: 59 min 39.3 mi
Walker's Paradise
92
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
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Bikeable
53
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521 Franklin St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Reading Towne Center
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Reading Station Outlet Center
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Shops at the ROC
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
521 Franklin St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Naeg Planetarium
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Reading Public Museum
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
 Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
521 Franklin St has 3 parks within 5.3 miles, including Naeg Planetarium, Reading Public Museum, and Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Reading Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
St. Joseph Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
521 Franklin St has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Indiantown Gap Union
Drive: 62 min 44.6 mi
Fort Indiantown Gap East Hanover
Drive: 79 min 53.3 mi
521 Franklin St is 44.6 miles from Fort Indiantown Gap Union, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Indiantown Gap East Hanover.

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