The average rent in West Reading, PA is $1,611 per month, based on 4 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,550 at Franklin Manor Apartments to $1,750 at Franklin Manor Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type	Avg Rent	Starting From	Units
1 Bed	$1,550/mo	$1,550/mo	2
2 Bed	$1,750/mo	$1,750/mo	1

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Market Context

Who rents in West Reading, PA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in West Reading, PA averages $1,550/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,750/mo. At the local median household income of $61,974, that works out to 31% 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 West Reading, PA at $1,159/mo. The current tracked market average runs 39% 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 West Reading, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West 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

$64,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,611/mo.

Comfortable income

$77,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,550/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.

Median household income in West Reading, PA is $61,974 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in West Reading, PA

Overall prices in West 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 West Reading, PA's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,611	daily refresh
Utilities	$356	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$531	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$848	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$414	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$662	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$4,421/mo	$53,058/year

Population

4,537

Median household income

$61,974

Census median rent

$1,159/mo

Census rent burden

35.1%

Median age

34.9

Mean commute

22 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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 West Reading, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City	Avg Rent	vs West Reading, PA	30-Day Change	Properties
Allentown, PA	$1,803	+12%	-5%	32
Lancaster, PA	$2,116	+31%	-0.5%	15
Philadelphia, PA	$2,492	+55%	+6%	9
Pittsburgh, PA	$2,177	+35%	-7.4%	7
Reading, PA	$1,616	0%	+9.3%	6
York, PA	$1,572	-2%	+8.1%	6

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Reading, PA?

The average rent in West Reading, PA is $1,611 per month, based on 4 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in West Reading, PA?

The lowest available rent in West Reading, PA starts at $1,550 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Reading, PA?

1-bedroom apartments in West Reading, PA average $1,550/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 2 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Reading, PA?

2-bedroom apartments in West Reading, PA average $1,750/mo. Units start from $1,750/mo across 1 units currently listed.

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