Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
West Reading, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Reading
$1,700/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in West Reading is $1,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Reading
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,212, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in West Reading run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  2% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,580 | No Change | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 4% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
West Reading | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,212 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
West Reading
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
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
12%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Reading, PA is 16% higher than the median rent in Birdsboro, PA.
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5%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
5 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
2d ago
201 S 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
555 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2h ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Reading
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 S 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
2h ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
5 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
2d ago
201 S 2nd Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Reading
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
2h ago
400 Franklin St, West Reading, PA 19611
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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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 $1,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Reading?
Average rent prices in West Reading have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does West Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Reading is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 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 $68,000/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?
Based on our current listings data, West Reading shows a median rent of approximately $1,780 across the city. With an average of 17 listings available monthly, budget-conscious renters can explore options throughout the area.
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).