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  • Central air conditioning
  • Washer/dryer hookups (if mentioned)
  • 4 spacious bedrooms
  • Two covered porches

Location

542 S 16th St, Reading, PA 19606, USA|18th and Cotton
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Management

Redeemed Properties of Reading,LLC

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(844) 311-4757 ext. 7983

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542 South 16th Street4 bed1.5 bath$1,800 /moWelcome to your new home! This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom house offers plenty of space and comfort for families or roommates. Enjoy central air conditioning for year-round comfort, along with two covered porches — one in the front and one in the back — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Features: 4 spacious bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms Central air conditioning Front and back porches Washer/dryer hookups (optional to include if available)

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Amenities for 542 South 16th Street

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningDryer
Washer

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
Range/OvenRefrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry
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Lease terms12+ months
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Welcome to your new home! This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom house offers plenty of space and comfort for families or roommates. Enjoy central air conditioning for year-round comfort, along with two covered porches — one in the front and one in the back — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Features: 4 spacious bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms Central air conditioning Front and back porches Washer/dryer hookups (optional to include if available)


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Rent trends in 18th and Cotton

4-bedroom apartments at 542 South 16th Street cost about 29% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in 18th and Cotton.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
18th and Cotton
Reading
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Reading
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$896
October 2023$865
November 2023$880
December 2023$890
January 2024$866
February 2024$895
March 2024$915
April 2024$900
May 2024$986
June 2024$962
July 2024$947
August 2024$994
September 2024$950
October 2024$950
November 2024$961
December 2024$961
January 2025$995
February 2025$995
March 2025$956
April 2025$922
May 2025$932
June 2025$940
July 2025$951
August 2025$964
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in 18th and Cotton
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$800
March 2025$850

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 542 South 16th Street

16th & Haak Elementary School

1601 haak st

reading, PA, 19602

PK, K-4Public
D+

Amanda E. Stout Elementary School

321 s 10th st

reading, PA, 19602

PK, K-4Public
D+

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+

13th & Green Elementary School

501 n 13th st

reading, PA, 19604

PK, K-4Public
D+
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Neighborhood

18th and Cotton | Reading, PA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Reading near 542 S 16th St

Walking

8/10
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.

Points of interest for 542 S 16th St, Reading

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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