The Berkshire
501 Washington St,
Reading, PA 19601
$1,100 - $1,700
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Reading, PA
What is the average rent in Reading, PA?
$1,228/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
Reading, PA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,228 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Reading more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Reading average $882 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Reading average $1,228 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Reading average $1,552 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Reading average $1,964 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Reading, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Reading, PA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
53%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Reading?
Based on current rent prices, East Reading is the most affordable neighborhood in Reading.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Reading?
Based on current rent prices, East Reading is the most expensive neighborhood in Reading.
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Which Reading neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Reading with the most apartments available is East Reading .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Reading, PA?
Because the average rent in Reading is $1,228, you’ll want to make about $4,093 per month or $49,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Reading, PA is 1.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Reading is 5.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $882 - $1,964. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 4.1% more for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.
How does Reading, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Reading, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$1,316/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,491/month
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.