Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Reading, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Reading, PA rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,225/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat as the market stabilizes after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Reading is 37.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 114 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Reading run around $875/month, 1-bedrooms around $995/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,240/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,625/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,395/month, while apartments sit at $1,100/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
College Heights rents fell 44.9% year over year to $1,213/month across 22 rentals, marking a local cooldown compared to the citywide 2.1% rise. Sixth Ward rents rose 24.1% year over year to $1,395/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Reading.
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 June 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reading
114
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Reading rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Reading, PA
Average rent prices in Reading have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  4% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,240 | 2% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,625 | 7% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
18th And Cotton | $1,200 | |
Center City | $1,295 | |
Centre Park | $1,187 | |
District 6 | $1,250 | |
Fourth Ward | $1,025 | |
Lana | $1,095 | |
Northeast Reading | $1,207 | |
Penn's Common | $1,195 | |
Southeast Community | $1,390 | |
St Mary's | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,637 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Southeast Community
Average rent
$1,390
Northeast Reading
Average rent
$1,207
18th And Cotton
Average rent
$1,200
Lana
Average rent
$1,095
Penn's Common
Average rent
$1,195
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,025
Center City
Average rent
$1,295
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,300
Centre Park
Average rent
$1,187
District 6
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,637
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
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
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reading, PA is 23% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.
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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
4d ago
125 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$280–$1,229
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
1635 Centre Ave #8, Reading, PA 19601
1 bed
1 bath
$350
House for rent
Available Apr 28
4d ago
1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1023 Greenwich St, Reading, PA 19604
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
1036 Meadow Dr, Reading, PA 19605
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House 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
Townhouse for rent in Reading
97 Wessex Ct #97, Reading, PA 19606
3 beds
3 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available May 22
1d ago
1200 N 11th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Penn's Common apartment for rent in Reading
40 N 11th St #3rdFL, Reading, PA 19601
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Reading
119 S 6th St #2F, Reading, PA 19602
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
4d ago
125 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$280–$1,229
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1007 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604
3 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
2d ago
1030 1030 Penn Street Reading PA 19602, Reading, PA 19602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1113 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
608 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19604
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
914 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 S 3rd St, Reading, PA 19602
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
2d ago
238 S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reading?
Average rent prices in Reading have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $725 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Reading?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Reading are Fourth Ward ($1,025/mo), Lana ($1,095/mo), and Centre Park ($1,187/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?
Reading's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $960 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).