Rent in Reading, PA
Across Reading's 12 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,355 a month, with figures from $1,063–$1,614. The highest typical rent is in 19610 ($1,614) and the lowest in 19601 ($1,063). 10 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Berks County pay about 1.65% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $978 | $680–$1,058 | 12 |
| 1 bed | $1,090 | $683–$1,309 | 12 |
| 2 beds | $1,355 | $1,063–$1,614 | 12 |
| 3 beds | $1,486 | $1,181–$2,129 | 12 |
| 4 beds | $1,877 | $1,350–$1,990 | 12 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Reading ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Reading, PA?
- About $1,355 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,063–$1,614. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Reading, PA?
- About $1,090 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $683–$1,309. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Reading, PA?
- About $1,486 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,181–$2,129. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Reading, PA?
- About $978 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $680–$1,058. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Reading, PA?
- About $1,877 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,350–$1,990. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Reading ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 19610 has the highest typical rent at $1,614 a month, and 19601 the lowest at $1,063.
- What is the property tax rate in Reading, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Berks County pay a typical 1.65% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Reading rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).