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238 S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA|Fourth Ward
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Management

PANA Realty LLC

Leasing office

(610) 370-2226

Property Overview

238 S 6th Street is a 2 bedroom apartment with an overall expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting strong value, impressive amenities, and a convenient location. It offers excellent price-to-value positioning, a high standard of living, and clear property details, while also standing out for its proximity to a top-rated elementary school and its favorable value-for-money standing relative to nearby properties.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 238 S 6th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 238 S 6th Street 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,025 /mo1 unit availableCozy 2nd floor 2 bedroom apartment in a secure building. Tenant pays: Electric and gas. Landlord pays: Water, sewer and trash/recycling. Poorly qualified applicants may be required to pay an additional deposit if approved. Free online rent payments. To fill out an application visit www panarentals com and click on the “Residential Rentals” tab.

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RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Sewer
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One-time. Refundable.

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About 238 S 6th Street

HomeApartments in ReadingFourth Ward 238 S 6th Street

Cozy 2nd floor 2 bedroom apartment in a secure building. Tenant pays: Electric and gas. Landlord pays: Water, sewer and trash/recycling. Poorly qualified applicants may be required to pay an additional deposit if approved. Free online rent payments. To fill out an application 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 238 S 6th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 238 S 6th Street 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 238 S 6th Street
Price·10A 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.
238 S 6th Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
238 S 6th 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, 238 S 6th 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.
238 S 6th 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·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 238 S 6th Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
238 S 6th 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.

238 S 6th Street is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 11 parks within a 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 238 S 6th Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Fourth Ward

2-bedroom apartments at 238 S 6th Street cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Fourth Ward.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Fourth Ward
Reading
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Reading
MonthMedian Rent
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
December 2025$956
January 2026$994
February 2026$997
March 2026$997
April 2026$990
May 2026$968
June 2026$992
July 2026$1,000
August 2026$995
September 2026$987
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fourth Ward
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$1,000
April 2025$997
January 2026$995

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$41,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Schools near 238 S 6th Street

Tyson-Schoener Elementary School

315 s 5th 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+

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+
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Getting around Reading near 238 S 6th 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
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 238 S 6th 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

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Explore the area around 238 S 6th St

5th & Spruce Street
246 S 5th St
Kenny Grocery & Sandwich Shop
409 S 5th St
Pabavany Food Market Inc
200 S 4th St
Jaciuez Grocery Storey
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Ali Grocery
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