Average Rent in Reading, PA

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Current Versus Historical Reading, PA Rents

Reading rentals average $550 for a studio rental to $1,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,275, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $6 (-1.05%) year-over-year from $556 to $550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $56 (6.42%) year-over-year from $869 to $925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (12.17%) year-over-year from $1,137 to $1,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-3.08%) year-over-year from $1,623 to $1,573. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $405 (28.03%) year-over-year from $1,445 to $1,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 9.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$550	$556 (-1.05%)	$800 (-31.25%)
1 BR	$5.37	$925	$869 (6.42%)	$842 (9.90%)
2 BR	$18.23	$1,275	$1,137 (12.17%)	$1,000 (27.50%)
3 BR	$14.77	$1,573	$1,623 (-3.08%)	$1,245 (26.31%)
4+ BR	$13.79	$1,850	$1,445 (28.03%)	$1,333 (38.75%)

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Frequently Asked Questions - Reading Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Reading, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Reading, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,275. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Reading, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Reading, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Reading, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $550. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Reading.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Reading, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $925 and an average price per square feet of $5.37. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Reading.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Reading, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $18.23. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Reading.

How have rent prices in Reading, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Reading, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Reading, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Reading, PA is around $1,020/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.

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