Apartments for Rent in Reading PA

Set along the Schuylkill River and the slopes of Mount Penn, Reading puts mountain trails, live sports, and a strong arts scene within easy reach. If you’re searching for apartments for rent in Reading, you’ll find places near the Pagoda, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Santander Arena, and the Reading Public Museum. Commuting is straightforward: US 222 links to Lancaster and Allentown in under an hour, while US 422 heads east to the King of Prussia job corridor in about an hour and to Center City Philadelphia in roughly 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Around town, BARTA buses and the BARTA Transit Center make car-free trips between downtown, campuses, and shopping districts simple.

Top spots to look for rentals include Downtown around Penn Street, with lofts and high-rises steps from restaurants, concerts, and Royals hockey at Santander Arena; the Centre Park Historic District, featuring restored Victorian homes and a seasonal arts festival; College Heights by Albright College, with leafy blocks and easy access to Route 12; Penn’s Common/City Park, near the bandshell, fountains, and the Reading Public Library; Millmont and the Museum Road area, close to the Reading Public Museum and trails along the Tulpehocken Creek; Hampden Heights on the north side, with hillside streets and easy drives to Route 61 and I-78; and nearby West Reading and Wyomissing for walkable Penn Avenue boutiques, Reading Hospital, and offices at The Knitting Mills. Search for rentals close to the BARTA Transit Center or apartments near the Pagoda if you want city views and fast transit connections.