Prices and availability in Reading, PA were last updated on 21 Aug 2026.
The best apartments in Reading, PA are: Berkshire Terrace Apartments, Woodgate, Springside Manor, 100 Park at Wyomissing Square and Concord Court Apartments.
The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,637.
The price range for a studio apartment in Reading, PA is between $1,200 and $2,500.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA is between $975 and $4,288.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA is between $975 and $4,841.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA is between $1,225 and $4,841.
In Reading 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Reading's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 84% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Reading are about 45 years old, on average. Of these, 23% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 80% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 18% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
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.
