What is the average apartment size in West Reading?

The average size for a West Reading, PA apartment is 893 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in West Reading?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in West Reading is $1,626 per month, a 5.36% increase from last year’s average of $1,543.

What is the average apartment size in West Reading?

The typical apartment in West Reading offers about 893 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

West Reading, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in West Reading?

The typical rent budget in West Reading ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in West Reading?

In West Reading, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in West Reading is $1,626, a 5.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,543.

One-bedroom apartments provide 690 square feet for $1,390, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,850 offer 1,096 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in West Reading, PA

Last updated: November 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,626	893 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,390	690 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,850	1,096 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

West Reading, PA rent trends

Rental prices in West Reading, PA have increased by 5.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,543 to $1,626.

What's the typical rent budget in West Reading, PA?

The largest share of rentals in West Reading, PA (49%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in West Reading, PA?

2,196 or 51% of the households in West Reading, PA are renter-occupied while 2,073 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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How West Reading Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
West Reading	$1,626
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
Wyomissing	$2,022
Shillington	$1,487
Sinking Spring	$1,504

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all West Reading apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.