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  23. Building Photo - 1217 Cotton St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    1217 Cotton St

    1217 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602
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  24. Building Photo - 1530 New Holland Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    1530 New Holland Rd Unit AptA

    1530 New Holland Rd, Reading, PA 19607
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  25. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    1105 Green St

    1105 Green St, Reading, PA 19604
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  26. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    324 N 4th St Unit 1st floor

    324 N 4th St, Reading, PA 19601
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  27. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    226 Clymer St Unit Aprt 2

    226 Clymer St, Reading, PA 19602
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  28. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    2331 Cumberland Ave Unit 2

    2331 Cumberland Ave, Mount Penn, PA 19606
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  30. 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,595

    235 Pearl St

    235 Pearl St, Reading, PA 19602
  31. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,295

    227 Hudson St

    227 Hudson St, Reading, PA 19601
  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    111 S 8th St Unit 3

    111 S 8th St, Reading, PA 19602
  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,125+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,485+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,125 - $1,485
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,125 - $1,485

    163 Douglass St

    163 Douglass St, Reading, PA 19601
  34. Building Photo - 633 Penn Ave
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,495

    633 Penn Ave

    633 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19611
  40. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,595

    311 Kline St

    311 Kline St, Reading, PA 19611
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Reading at a Glance

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Reading, PA Apartments for Rent

Reading is the county seat of Berks County and the fourth-most populous city in Pennsylvania, known for its distinctive red Pagoda perched atop Mount Penn and its rich railroad heritage as home to the Reading Railroad, one of the four properties featured in the classic Monopoly board game. Those looking for apartments for rent in Reading will find a range of housing options in this historic city along the Schuylkill River, from downtown apartment communities to residential areas like Centre Park Historic District with its preserved Victorian architecture and the Penn's Commons development in the renovated Outlet District.

Renting in Reading offers convenient access to over 125 miles of trails across five major preserves for outdoor recreation, as well as cultural attractions like the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts and the Reading Public Museum. The city provides affordable living with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,208 and two-bedroom units at approximately $1,473. Nearby areas such as West Reading and Wyomissing offer additional housing options, while major highways provide commuter routes to Philadelphia and other regional employment centers. Local dining, shopping at outlet stores, and educational institutions including Albright College and Alvernia University add to the appeal of this southeastern Pennsylvania city.

Renting in Reading

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Reading

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • East Reading 683 Sq Ft $1,228/mo
  • Reiffton 746 Sq Ft $1,405/mo
  • Lorane 890 Sq Ft $2,021/mo

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Exeter Twp Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,286 Students
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Muhlenberg High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,151 Students
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Reading Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
5,213 Students
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Reading Muhlenberg Ctc

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
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Exeter Twp Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
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Muhlenberg Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,013 Students
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Shiloh Hills Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
572 Students
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Owatin Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
539 Students
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Reiffton School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
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Jacksonwald El School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
370 Students

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