Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Reading, PA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA is $1,295. This is -32%, or $606, lower than the national average.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

100

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, PA is $1,295. This is -32%, or $606, lower than the national average.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
73%
23%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA costs about $1,000 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 $1,425.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,425

7%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

5%

Studio

$900

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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 by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reading, PA is 18% 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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Discover rentals in Reading, PA

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

2d 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

230 S 13th St Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Mary's apartment for rent in Reading

230 S 13th St Unit 2, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

230 S 13th St2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southeast Community apartment for rent in Reading

230 S 13th St - 2

230 S 13th St2 #2, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 28

1223 Cotton St - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

St. Mary's house for rent in Reading

Two bedroom Cotton St. home

1223 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$995

Price drop

House for rent

Available Feb 10

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

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1254 Green St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

District 6 apartment for rent in Reading

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

127 Wunder St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Southeast Community house for rent in Reading

2 Bedroom home in Reading

127 Wunder St, Reading, PA 19602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Mar 10

1101 1101 Greenwich St reading PA - 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Reading

1101 Greenwich St. - 3

1101 1101 Greenwich St reading PA - 3 #3, Reading, PA 19604

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 12