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Highlights
- Garage parking
- Furnished
- Access to conference rooms
- Interior elevator
Location
540 Court St, Reading, PA 19601, USA
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Property Overview
540 Court St in Reading offers garage parking, furnished spaces, access to conference rooms, and an interior elevator. Nearby public transit, walkability, on-site recycling or composting options, and 12 parks within a mile add convenience, while a nearby top-rated high school, 36 photos, and strong value for money further stand out.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
- Elevator
Great for
Eco living
Amenities for 540 Court St
Features
| Air Conditioning | Furnished |
Community
| Business Center | Elevator |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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About 540 Court St
Property Status: Active Now is the time to Lease an Office SUITE within this Historic Building. Suites range in square footage and monthly pricing. Suite 33 is available for $400/mo; Suites 22 & 24 are available for $450/mo; Suite 26 is available for $700/mo, Suites 25 & 35 are available for $900/mo, Suites 11 & 21 availabe for $2,150/mo, and Suite #34 is available for $2,400/mo in this historic, renovated building within minutes of downtown Reading. Suites range from Single Offices (160sf) up to Multi-Office (1400sf+/-) Suites. Most of these Suites can be combined for even more space, if needed. All Suites are furnished but if you want to furnish yourself no problem we'll empty the space, Why not consider leasing a PRIME office Suite where you would have access to conference rooms for meetings/depositions/real estate closings plus many other applications.. Location is key. This Building is located close to the County Court House, County Services and Admin, Berks County Bar Association, Reading downtown and Garage Parking which is a 1 block away (rent a space monthly). Rental price is all inclusive - electric, heat, air conditioning, trash, water, sewer, common area maint - NO additional monthly bills! A Virtual Receptionist for client use to continue into the Building. Two First Floor Conference Rooms are available for use - Perfect for meeting clients for the first time! Dining Area will be refitted as a Training Area with outdoor courtyard use. New smaller Kitchen/Pantry is being designed for Tenant use. Don't want to climb Stairs ... No Problem! There's an Interior elevator for ease of access to 2nd and 3rd floors. Access to building by Tenants will be by FOBS; Suites will have key access. Building will be opened during normal business hours. Photos are of the several different office suites available within the building. Copyright © 2026 Long & Foster Real Estate. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 540 Court St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 miles away
- Less expensive
- Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 3.4 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Zip code | 19601 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Reading
studio apartments at 540 Court St cost about 54% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Reading.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Reading
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $843 |
| December 2024 | $843 |
| January 2025 | $842 |
| February 2025 | $715 |
| March 2025 | $802 |
| April 2025 | $831 |
| May 2025 | $795 |
| June 2025 | $778 |
| July 2025 | $765 |
| August 2025 | $895 |
| September 2025 | $856 |
| October 2025 | $857 |
| November 2025 | $829 |
| December 2025 | $813 |
| January 2026 | $942 |
| February 2026 | $945 |
| March 2026 | $981 |
| April 2026 | $928 |
| May 2026 | $885 |
| June 2026 | $887 |
| July 2026 | $900 |
| August 2026 | $905 |
| September 2026 | $912 |
| October 2026 | $890 |
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Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$16,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $400 |
Schools near 540 Court St
10th & Penn Elementary School
955 penn st
reading, PA, 19601
PK, K-4Public
D+
Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
315 s 5th st
reading, PA, 19602
PK, K-4Public
D+
Lauer's Park Elementary School
251 n 2nd st
reading, PA, 19601
PK, K-4Public
C-
10th & Green Elementary School
400 n 10th st
reading, PA, 19604
PK, K-4Public
D+
Amanda E. Stout Elementary School
321 s 10th st
reading, PA, 19602
PK, K-4Public
D+
Getting around Reading near 540 Court St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 540 Court St, Reading
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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