Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Reading, PA

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

135

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
75%
21%
2%
0%
$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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,080. A 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA costs about $950 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 $1,442.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$950

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,475

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,585

2%

2%

Studio

$825

5%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reading, PA is 21% 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

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

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Very good

1113 North 9th Street Reading PA 19604

1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$950

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645 North 3rd Street #3, Reading, PA 19601

2 beds

1 bath

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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1035 N 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northeast Reading apartment for rent in Reading

APARTMENT - Other - READING, PA

1035 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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315 North 6th Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Center City apartment for rent in Reading

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315 North 6th Street #1, Reading, PA 19601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1030 Penn Street Reading PA 19602 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

1030 Penn Street Reading PA 19602

1030 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,080

Apartment for rent

614 Schuylkill Avenue #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwich apartment for rent in Reading

614 Schuylkill Avenue #12, Reading, PA 19601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 4

404 South 9th Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Reading

404 S 9th St - 1

404 South 9th Street #1, Reading, PA 19602

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Feb 1