Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Reading, PA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA is $1,295. This is -34%, or $654, lower than the national average.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

108

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA is $1,295. This is -34%, or $654, lower than the national average.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
73%
21%
2%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Reading, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Reading, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Reading, PA is $1,085. A 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Reading, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,495

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,700

3%

No Change

Studio

$1,100

1%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in Reading, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Reading, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Akron, PA.

Reading

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reading, PA is 19% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.

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Cost of living in
Reading, PA

The overall cost of living in Reading, PA is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% higher

Groceries

3% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

12% lower

Transportation

9% higher

Utilities

21% lower

Apartments for rent in Bethlehem

Discover rentals in Reading, PA

1635 Centre Ave #18 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Reading

House for rent

Available Apr 28

1113 North 9th Street Reading PA 19604 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

1113 North 9th Street Reading PA 19604

1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$950

Apartment for rent

117 S 6th St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Reading

117 S 6th St #2R, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$1,025

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

1023 Greenwich - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1023 Greenwich

1023 Greenwich St, Reading, PA 19604

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1651 Perkiomen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

District 8 apartment for rent in Reading

2BR/1.0BA

1651 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

349 N 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

349 N 11th St

349 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

638 N 2nd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Reading

TOWNHOME - Other - READING, PA

638 N 2nd St #1, Reading, PA 19601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

638 N 2nd1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Reading

638 N 2nd - 1

638 N 2nd1 #1, Reading, PA 19601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 27