Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Reading, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Reading, PA rent rose 4.3% year over year to a current median of $1,200/month. Renters are paying $28 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.8% month-over-month decline that marks a recent cooling in rents.
Compared to national trends
Reading rents sit 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning the city as an accessible market for renters seeking value in Pennsylvania.
Price ranges by bedroom
Studios in Reading rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $988/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,700/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Greenwich rents rose 28.6% year over year to $1,350/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 4.3% rise. Nearby District 3 and Glenside saw declines of 27.0% and 26.3%, respectively, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Reading.
Median rent
Median rent in Reading
$1,200/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Reading is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reading
121
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Reading rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Reading, PA
Average rent prices in Reading have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Reading, PA
Rent prices in Reading vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Reading is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 |  4% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $987 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 6% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
18th And Cotton | $975 | |
Callowhill | $1,100 | |
Center City | $1,325 | |
Centre Park | $1,235 | |
District 6 | $1,300 | |
Fourth Ward | $1,230 | |
Northeast Reading | $1,095 | |
Penn's Common | $1,125 | |
Southeast Community | $1,325 | |
St Mary's | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Penn's Common
Average rent
$1,125
Southeast Community
Average rent
$1,325
Centre Park
Average rent
$1,235
Northeast Reading
Average rent
$1,095
Callowhill
Average rent
$1,100
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,230
18th And Cotton
Average rent
$975
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,100
Center City
Average rent
$1,325
District 6
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$500
The table above reflects average rent prices in Reading, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Reading, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Reading and Akron by all bedroom counts and property types.
Reading
37%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reading, PA is 29% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,690
31%$1,325
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13%$1,295
29%$1,550
16%$1,650
$1,450
23%$1,550
7%$1,662
10%$1,512
36%$1,800
24%$2,200
4%Cost of living in Reading, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Reading, PA
22h ago
125 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$289–$1,259
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
1635 Centre Ave #12, Reading, PA 19601
1 bed
1 bath
$350
House for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
540 Court St, Reading, PA 19601
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
5d+ ago
1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Penn's Common apartment for rent in Reading
112 N 11th St #1, Reading, PA 19601
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Penn's Common apartment for rent in Reading
112 N 11th St #2, Reading, PA 19601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
55-2 Holly Dr, Reading, PA 19606
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
46-3 Holly Dr #3, Reading, PA 19606
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
1 bed
1 bath
$1,021
Apartment for rent
22h ago
125 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$289–$1,259
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1200 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
601 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,080–$1,430
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1200 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1216 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602
Studio
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
420 Douglass St, Reading, PA 19610
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
617 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
608 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
18th and Cotton apartment for rent in Reading
1722 Perkiomen Ave #2, Reading, PA 19602
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
929 N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Reading, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Reading rental market.
How much is rent in Reading?
The average rent in Reading is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reading?
Average rent prices in Reading have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Reading is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Reading?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Reading are 18th And Cotton ($975/mo), Northeast Reading ($1,095/mo), and Callowhill ($1,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Reading?
To comfortably afford rent in Reading, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Reading?
January offers the best rental deals in Reading with prices roughly 17% lower than November's peak rates, while December sees the least competition from other renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).