Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
West Reading, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Reading
$1,500/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in West Reading is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Reading
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Reading rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Reading, PA
Average rent prices in West Reading have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in West Reading run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 23% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $1,380 | No Change | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 8% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Reading | $1,430 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 17% | 28% | |
Condos | $1,487 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 4% | 22% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,380
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
28%
West Reading
Average rent
$1,430
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
28%
Condos
Average rent
$1,487
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
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
21%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Reading, PA is 3% lower than the median rent in Birdsboro, PA.
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16%Discover rentals in West Reading, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
723 Penn Ave #2ndFL, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
303 Chestnut St #NA, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 17
1d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
555 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
1d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
723 Penn Ave #2ndFL, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
303 Chestnut St #NA, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
555 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
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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 $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Reading?
Average rent prices in West Reading have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does West Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Reading is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).