The Berkshire
501 Washington St,
Reading,
PA
19601
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Monthly Rent
$1,500 - $2,500
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 1.5 ba
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Square Feet
603 - 983 sq ft
Welcome to The Berkshire Apartments- Downtown Living in the Heart of Reading. The Berkshire Apartments are a newly renovated community in downtown Reading, PA, offering upscale living in a prime location. Whether you're a student at nearby Alvernia University or a professional looking for convenient city living, The Berkshire puts you just steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation. Located near 5th and Penn Streets, our apartments offer easy access to local colleges, major employers, and everything that makes downtown Reading vibrant and walkable. Come take a tour and discover why The Berkshire Apartments are the perfect place to call home for students, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of city living in Reading.
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Application Fee$50
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet fee$35
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$300
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:Deposit is non-refundable.
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet fee$35
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One time Fee$0
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Pet deposit$300
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:Deposit is non-refundable.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 2025
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79 units/8 stories
About The Berkshire
Welcome to The Berkshire Apartments- Downtown Living in the Heart of Reading. The Berkshire Apartments are a newly renovated community in downtown Reading, PA, offering upscale living in a prime location. Whether you're a student at nearby Alvernia University or a professional looking for convenient city living, The Berkshire puts you just steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation. Located near 5th and Penn Streets, our apartments offer easy access to local colleges, major employers, and everything that makes downtown Reading vibrant and walkable. Come take a tour and discover why The Berkshire Apartments are the perfect place to call home for students, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of city living in Reading.
The Berkshire is an apartment community located in Berks County and the 19601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Reading attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- On-Site Retail
- Business Center
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- On-Site Retail
- Business Center
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
Learn more about living in Southwest Reading| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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The Berkshire Photos
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The Berkshire has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,500/mo. to $2,500/mo.
Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.
The Berkshire is in Southwest Reading in the city of Reading. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Three parks are within 5.5 miles, including Naeg Planetarium, Reading Public Museum, and Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center.
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501 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601