5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Vintage building
- Cozy studio apartment
Location
531 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602, USA|Callowhill
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Property Overview
531 Franklin Street is a vintage, cozy studio apartment with a Zumper expert rating of 8.8, highlighting its appeal as a strong rental option. It features a competitive price rating of 10 and an impressive amenities rating of 9, reflecting outstanding value and quality of living. Additionally, its location rating of 9 showcases convenient access to essential services and transport, complemented by nearby top-rated schools, ensuring a well-rounded living experience.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- High school nearby
Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | This cozy studio apartment is well maintained in a vintage building. Landlord pays: Water, sewer and trash. Tenant pays: Electric. Poorly qualified applicants may be required to pay an additional deposit if approved. Free payment options. To fill out an application or schedule a showing visit www panarentals com and click on the “Residential Rentals” tab. |
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Amenities for 531 Franklin Street
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| Sewer |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Building details
Property details
| Units | 5 |
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About 531 Franklin Street
This cozy studio apartment is well maintained in a vintage building. Landlord pays: Water, sewer and trash. Tenant pays: Electric. Poorly qualified applicants may be required to pay an additional deposit if approved. Free payment options. To fill out an application or schedule a showing visit www panarentals com and click on the “Residential Rentals” tab.
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.
8.2
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, 531 Franklin Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 531 Franklin Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 531 Franklin Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Callowhill. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
531 Franklin Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 531 Franklin Street 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.
531 Franklin Street 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 531 Franklin Street to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
531 Franklin Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
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 531 Franklin Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Callowhill
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Callowhill
Reading
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $962 |
| September 2025 | $952 |
| October 2025 | $950 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $775 |
| March 2024 | $750 |
| March 2025 | $950 |
| August 2025 | $925 |
| September 2025 | $925 |
| October 2025 | $875 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 531 Franklin St?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$31,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $795.
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Schools near 531 Franklin Street
Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
315 s 5th st
reading, PA, 19602
PK, K-4Public
D+
10th & Penn Elementary School
955 penn st
reading, PA, 19601
PK, K-4Public
D+
Lauer's Park Elementary School
251 n 2nd st
reading, PA, 19601
PK, K-4Public
C-
Amanda E. Stout Elementary School
321 s 10th st
reading, PA, 19602
PK, K-4Public
D+
10th & Green Elementary School
400 n 10th st
reading, PA, 19604
PK, K-4Public
D+
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Getting around Reading near 531 Franklin 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.
Points of interest for 531 Franklin St, Reading
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of 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
Some bars within walking distance
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Kenny Grocery & Sandwich Shop
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R J Supermarket
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Lee Boutique
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DTLR
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Rainbow
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Re-Style Boutique
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Family Dollar
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American Coffee House
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Dunkin'
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Donut Lovers Boom LLC
35 N 6th St
Starbucks
401 Penn St
Callowhill Cafe
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Knight's Pub
700 Penn St
Marias Restaurant
404 Penn St
Cheers American Bistro
701 Penn St
Speckled Hen Cottage Pub
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Stork Bar
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Tropical Bakery
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Italian Bakery Shop
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Josefina's Miscellaneous & Bakery
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Foreverwell
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La Seybana Bakery
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Doubleggs LLC
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Phatty's
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El Papi Restaurant
100 S 6th St
Saucony Creek Brewing Co
100 S 7th St
Ugly Oyster
21 S 5th St
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