Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
West Reading, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Reading
$1,800/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Reading is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Reading
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Reading rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Reading, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in West Reading, PA
Average rent prices in West Reading have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
West Reading, PA
Rent prices in West Reading vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Reading is $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in West Reading run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  4% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,237 | No Change | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 10% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Reading | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
10%
West Reading
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West Reading, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Reading and Birdsboro by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Reading
8%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Reading, PA is 31% higher than the median rent in Birdsboro, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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13%$1,200
23%$1,961
31%$1,792
29%$1,300
2%$1,300
5%$1,450
Discover rentals in West Reading, PA
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
4h ago
201 S 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
555 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4h ago
201 S 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
3d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
630 Penn Ave #3, West Reading, PA 19611
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
4h ago
201 S 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
630 Penn Ave #3, West Reading, PA 19611
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Reading, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the West Reading rental market.
How much is rent in West Reading?
The average rent in West Reading is $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Reading?
Average rent prices in West Reading have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does West Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Reading is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Reading?
To comfortably afford rent in West Reading, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Reading?
West Reading offers a median rent of around $1,750, providing the baseline for rental costs in the area. The city maintains steady availability with an average of 17 listings per month across different apartment sizes.
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).