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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern city living
  • Bright open layouts
  • Beautiful scenic views
  • Contemporary apartments
  • High ceilings
  • Integrated lighting throughout

Location

601 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601, USA
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Management

Reading-Tower

Leasing office

(877) 601-7366

Property Overview

Reading Tower offers modern city living with bright open layouts, high ceilings, integrated lighting, and scenic views, alongside contemporary apartments and a strong overall rating of 8.3 out of 10. It stands out for its competitive price, standout amenities, and convenient location, while also offering appealing features for work from home, pet friendliness, and an active social lifestyle, plus 50 photos and top value per square foot.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Reading Tower is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Reading Tower has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

-09Studio1 bath320 sqft$1,080 /mo1 unit available- PARKING INCLUDED! - Oversized windows with rich natural light - Beautiful Scenic Views - High ceilings - Integrated lighting throughout - Internet available in every room
-181 bed1 bath349 sqft$1,230 /mo1 unit available- PARKING INCLUDED! - Oversized windows with rich natural light - Beautiful Scenic Views - High ceilings - Integrated lighting throughout - Internet available in every room
-042 bed1 bath542 sqft$1,380 /mo1 unit available- PARKING INCLUDED! - Oversized windows with rich natural light - Beautiful Scenic Views - High ceilings - Integrated lighting throughout - Internet available in every room
-172 bed1 bath529 sqft$1,430 /mo1 unit available- PARKING INCLUDED! - Oversized windows with rich natural light - Beautiful Scenic Views - High ceilings - Integrated lighting throughout - Internet available in every room

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Amenities for Reading Tower

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKConference Center
Controlled Package RoomDogs OK
Fitness CenterGym
Resident LoungeResidents Lounge

Services

Package Service
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units160
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About Reading Tower

HomeApartments in Reading Reading Tower

Reading Tower is a newly renovated high-rise apartment community offering modern city living in the heart of Downtown Reading. Featuring brand-new finishes, bright open layouts, and thoughtfully designed spaces, these contemporary apartments provide both comfort and convenience. The building offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, ideal for residents seeking fresh, modern living in a growing urban neighborhood. Located steps from Penn Street cafés, local shops, and the BARTA Transportation Center, with entertainment venues like the Santander Performing Arts Center close by, Reading Tower delivers an unbeatable location in the center of Reading.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Reading Tower is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Reading Tower has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Reading Tower
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Reading Tower stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Reading Tower goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Reading Tower receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Reading Tower is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Reading Tower does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reading Tower is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • The area has transit options

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

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 Reading Tower compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 542 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

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Rent trends in Reading

Studio apartments at Reading Tower cost about 12% more than the average rent price for studios in Reading.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 20% higher than 1-bedrooms in Reading.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Reading Tower to be 12% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Reading.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Reading
A table of studio rental data trends in Reading
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$875
November 2024$855
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

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Can I afford to live at 601 Penn St?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,200 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,080.
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Getting around Reading near 601 Penn St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 601 Penn St, Reading

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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