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Highlights

  • 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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542 South 16th Street4 bed1.5 bathWelcome 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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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Property details

Lease terms12+ months
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About 542 South 16th Street

HomeApartments in Reading18th and Cotton 542 South 16th Street

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)


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 542 South 16th Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in 18th and Cotton

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
18th and Cotton
Reading
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Reading
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$887
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$962
September 2025$952
October 2025$950
November 2025$954
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in 18th and Cotton
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$800
March 2025$850

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
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 542 S 16th St, Reading

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

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 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 542 S 16th St

Guru Sub & Grocery Store
1731 Cotton St
Perkimen Grocery
1725 Perkiomen Ave
Pena Grocery
1400 Perkiomen Ave
Pennsylvania Grocery
501 S 12th St
R J Deli Grocery
501 Cotton St

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