Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Reading, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Reading, PA rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,225/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Reading sits 36.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 124 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Reading rent for about $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, with larger units reaching $1,600/month. Apartments make up 62.2% of total rentals, renting around $1,100/month, while houses run higher at $1,390/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Uno rents rose 26.2% year over year to $1,325/month, contrasting with the citywide decline. Meanwhile, Callowhill also saw a rise of 23.5%, showing localized strength in these neighborhoods despite the overall market cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Reading
$1,225/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Reading is $1,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reading
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,390. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 1% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,367 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
18th And Cotton | $1,200 | |
Callowhill | $1,050 | |
Centre Park | $1,212 | |
District 6 | $1,125 | |
Lana | $1,225 | |
Northeast Reading | $1,225 | |
Penn's Common | $1,300 | |
Southeast Community | $1,285 | |
St Mary's | $1,200 | |
Uno | $1,325 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,390 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Southeast Community
Average rent
$1,285
Northeast Reading
Average rent
$1,225
Penn's Common
Average rent
$1,300
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,200
18th And Cotton
Average rent
$1,200
Callowhill
Average rent
$1,050
District 6
Average rent
$1,125
Centre Park
Average rent
$1,212
Uno
Average rent
$1,325
Lana
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reading, PA is 28% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$1,664
2%$1,325
5%$1,200
43%$1,900
25%$1,582
19%Cost of living in Reading, PA
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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
2d ago
House for rent in Reading
540 Court St, Reading, PA 19601
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
1d ago
1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
15h ago
District 6 apartment for rent in Reading
438 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
St. Mary's apartment for rent in Reading
230 S 13th St #2, Reading, PA 19602
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Penn's Common apartment for rent in Reading
112 N 11th St #1, Reading, PA 19601
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
5048 Painted Sky Rd #NA, Reading, PA 19606
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Reading
17-4 Cranberry Rdg, Reading, PA 19606
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Reading
60-6 Mint Tier, Reading, PA 19606
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
13h ago
100 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
1d ago
1200 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
420 Douglass St, Reading, PA 19610
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
341 S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
13h ago
100 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
15h ago
District 6 apartment for rent in Reading
438 Linden St, Reading, PA 19604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
341 S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602
Studio
1 bath
$800
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 $1,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reading?
Average rent prices in Reading have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $705 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Reading?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Reading are Callowhill ($1,050/mo), District 6 ($1,125/mo), and St Mary's ($1,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Reading?
To comfortably afford rent in Reading, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Reading?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Reading average around $990/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.
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).