Average Rent in Reading, PA
3 apartment buildings, 4 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,485/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,270/mo
Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
4
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 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 3 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
The Reserve at Wyomissing
1401 Pershing Blvd, Reading, PA 19607, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office 18 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19611, USA | $1,270 | $1,270 | $1.81 | 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 | The Reserve at Wyomissing 1401 Pershing Blvd, Reading, PA 19607, USA | $1,825 | $1,825 | $4.53 | 4.6 (53) | 1 |
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
The Reserve at Wyomissing
4.6 (53)1401 Pershing Blvd, Reading, PA 19607, USA
Reading, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,485 per month, based on 4 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,270 at Wyomissing Gardens Apartments Leasing Office to $1,825 at The Reserve at Wyomissing.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,297/mo | $1,297/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $1,547/mo | $1,270/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,297/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,547/mo. At the local median household income of $45,599, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 46% 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
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,485/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,270/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in Reading, PA is $45,599 , about 36% 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) | $1,485 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $848 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $662 |
| Estimated total | $4,295/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Reading, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Reading, PA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,740 | +17% | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $2,012 | +35% | 8 |
| Erie, PA | $1,081 | -27% | 7 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,553 | +72% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Reading, PA?
The average rent in Reading, PA is $1,485 per month, based on 4 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Reading, PA?
The lowest available rent in Reading, PA starts at $1,270 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Reading, PA average $1,297/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,297/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Reading, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Reading, PA average $1,547/mo. Units start from $1,270/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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