Average Rent in Reading, PA
6 apartment buildings, 18 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,661/mo
Cheapest
$1,175/mo
Properties
6
Units
18
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Reading, PA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Reading, PA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office
18 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611, USA
Oak Forest Apartments
2220 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604, USA
Lincoln Park Apartments & Townhomes
1342 W Wyomissing Ct APT B, West Lawn, PA 19609, USA
The Reserve at Wyomissing
1401 Pershing Blvd, Reading, PA 19607, USA
Carsonia Manor
849 Carsonia Ave, Reading, PA 19606, USA
Metropolitan Management Group
715 Old Mill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office 18 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611, USA | $1,175 | $1,175 | $1.96 | 2.4 (5) | 1 |
| 2 | Oak Forest Apartments 2220 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604, USA | $1,297 | $1,422 | $1.78 | 4.1 (89) | 2 |
| 3 | Lincoln Park Apartments & Townhomes 1342 W Wyomissing Ct APT B, West Lawn, PA 19609, USA | $1,570 | $1,713 | $1.79 | 2.9 (77) | 14 |
| 4 | The Reserve at Wyomissing 1401 Pershing Blvd, Reading, PA 19607, USA | $1,900 | $1,900 | $8.92 | 4.6 (53) | 1 |
| 5 | Carsonia Manor 849 Carsonia Ave, Reading, PA 19606, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 (37) | 0 |
| 6 | Metropolitan Management Group 715 Old Mill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA | -- | -- | -- | 1.8 (5) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office
2.4 (5)18 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611, USA
Oak Forest Apartments
4.1 (89)2220 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604, USA
Lincoln Park Apartments & Townhomes
2.9 (77)1342 W Wyomissing Ct APT B, West Lawn, PA 19609, USA
The Reserve at Wyomissing
4.6 (53)1401 Pershing Blvd, Reading, PA 19607, USA
Carsonia Manor
4.5 (37)849 Carsonia Ave, Reading, PA 19606, USA
Metropolitan Management Group
1.8 (5)715 Old Mill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA
Reading, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,661 per month, based on 18 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,175 at Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office to $1,900 at The Reserve at Wyomissing.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,403/mo | $1,175/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $1,735/mo | $1,547/mo | 14 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Reading, PA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Reading, PA averages $1,403/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,735/mo. At the local median household income of $45,599, that works out to 44% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Reading, PA at $1,018/mo. The current tracked market average runs 63% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Reading, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Reading, PA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,661/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,175/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Reading, PA is $45,599 , about 43% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Reading, PA
Overall prices in Reading, PA runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 96.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Reading, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,661 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $848 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $662 |
| Estimated total | $4,471/mo |
Population
94,836
Median household income
$45,599
Census median rent
$1,018/mo
Rent as % of income
32.7%
Median age
31.7
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Reading, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Reading, PA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,607 | -3% | 15 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,858 | +12% | 8 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,806 | +9% | 8 |
| Erie, PA | $1,137 | -32% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Reading, PA?
The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,661 per month, based on 18 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Reading, PA?
The lowest available rent in Reading, PA starts at $1,175 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Reading, PA average $1,403/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,175/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Reading, PA average $1,735/mo. Units start from $1,547/mo across 14 units currently listed.
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