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Average Rent in West Reading 19611 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in West Reading 19611, West Reading, PA. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed

Market Average

$1,611/mo

Lowest Available

$1,550/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

1

tracked daily

Units Listed

4

available now

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West Reading 19611 vs West Reading, PA Average

West Reading 19611 is the same price as the West Reading, PA average . The citywide average is $1,611/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Reading 19611?

As of October 2026, the average rent in West Reading 19611 is $1,611 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.

The most affordable option is Franklin Manor Apartments starting at $1,550/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,550/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,750/mo.

Prices range from $1,550 to $1,750 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 3 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in West Reading 19611

1 Bed
$1,550
from $1,550 · 2 units
2 Bed
$1,750
from $1,750 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in West Reading 19611

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Franklin Manor Apartments $1,550/mo $1,611/mo 4 3.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West Reading 19611

What is the average rent in West Reading 19611?
The average asking rent for apartment listings in West Reading 19611 is $1,611 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. This view includes 4 priced units across 1 apartment community. It describes advertised rents, not signed leases or renewal offers.

What rent range can I find in West Reading 19611?
The apartment listings in this view range from $1,550 to $1,750 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Those are the lowest and highest listed prices, not a typical price for every apartment. Bedroom count, size, and the building can affect where a unit falls in that range.

Are rents going up or down in West Reading 19611?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for this view. A short series, a gap, or a large change in building coverage can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Reading 19611?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,550 per month across 2 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,550 to $1,550 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Reading 19611?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,750 per month across 1 priced listing in this view. Listed rents range from $1,750 to $1,750 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in West Reading 19611?
Franklin Manor Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the public comparison table, at $1,550 per month. That building has 4 priced listings in this view, in the October 2026 page snapshot. A starting price applies to the lowest-priced listed unit, not every apartment in the building. Confirm its availability on the unit page.

Which rent range has the most listings in West Reading 19611?
The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the largest listing count in the price distribution: 3 units, or 75.0% of this view's priced listings. This shows where listings cluster; it does not measure how fast those units lease.

How many apartment listings does this West Reading 19611 view cover?
This view includes 4 priced units at 1 apartment community, in the October 2026 page snapshot. A listing count is not a count of all apartments in those buildings or proof that each unit is still available. Check the selected unit for its latest status.

How much rent history is available for West Reading 19611?
This view does not yet have accepted daily rent history. Current listing prices can appear before a historical chart is ready. We do not treat a missing observation as a zero rent or invent an earlier price.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in West Reading 19611?
The headline averages the priced units in this listing view, so each unit contributes equally. The daily chart averages recorded building-level asking rents, removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute, and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different weights, dates, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the daily readings where that table is shown.

Do the answers change when I select an area or bedroom type?
The listing averages, ranges, counts, and bedroom answers use this page's selected area and bedroom filters. The historical chart uses building-level records; a bedroom selection restricts the buildings, but those records still combine their bedroom types. A building's individual unit history is the better view for a specific apartment.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the West Reading 19611 rent figures?
We schedule rent-data updates each day, but individual buildings can have different observation dates. The latest accepted observation in this view is October 17, 2026. The page's month label is not proof that every price was checked today. Open the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Reading 19611?

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 19611 is $61,974 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in West Reading 19611

Overall prices in West Reading 19611 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 19611's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,611
Utilities $356
Groceries $531
Transportation $848
Healthcare $414
Other goods and services $662
Estimated total $4,421/mo

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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