Apartments for Rent in Reading, PA

Prices and availability in Reading, PA were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Reading, PA are: Woodgate, 100 Park at Wyomissing Square, Concord Court Apartments, Springside Manor and Wynnewood Park Apartments.

The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,637.

The price range for a studio apartment in Reading, PA is between $750 and $2,995.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA is between $750 and $4,323.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA is between $894 and $5,574.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA is between $1,225 and $5,560.

In Reading, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Reading's rentals, 84% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Reading is 45 years old, with 23% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 80% are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and 18% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Reading are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.