The Berkshire
501 Washington St,
Reading, PA 19601
$1,100 - $1,700
Studio - 2 Beds
Southwest Reading
Reading, PA
Southwest Reading - Reading, PA Area Guide
Southwest Reading, halfway between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, provides easy access to major transportation routes. Rental homes and apartments are plentiful. The friendly neighbors meet at City Park for summer concerts, or at the weekly farmers' market, as well as a night market held in conjunction with First Friday art strolls. The area abounds with covered bridges and hex-signed barns, so locals love to gather and tour these historic buildings. Converted factories in Reading introduced outlet mall shopping to the country in the 1970s, and shopping options remain convenient. Six miles northwest of the neighborhood, outdoor enthusiasts find fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, and boating opportunities at Blue Marsh Lake. Sports fans gather at Brewer's Bar and Grill, and for a great cup of joe and a donut before beginning Saturday's errands, locals meet up at Benchwarmers Coffee Co.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Southwest Reading is $724 for a studio, $1,051 for one bedroom, $1,393 for two bedrooms, and $2,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Reading has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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480 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$724/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,051/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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836 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,393/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,111 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,138/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southwest Reading - Reading, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
81
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Bikeable
54
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Naeg Planetarium
- Reading Public Museum
- Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.