The Madison Apartments
400 Washington St,
Reading, PA 19601
$1,650 - $3,000 | 1-2 Beds
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania on the Schuylkill River, Reading sits about halfway between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Nicknamed the Pretzel City for its numerous local pretzel bakeries, Reading is home to an array of independent businesses, many of which line Penn Street in Downtown Reading and Penn Avenue in West Reading.
Among Reading’s many vibrant attractions are GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading Public Museum, Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, the Pagoda, and FirstEnergy Stadium—home of the minor-league Reading Fightin Phils. Opportunities for outdoor adventure abound, with a host of scenic parks and more than 125 miles of biking and hiking trails in Greater Reading.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Reading, PA is $743 for a studio, $1,227 for one bedroom, $1,480 for two bedrooms, and $1,961 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Reading has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Reading, PA is 2.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Reading is 10.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $743 - $1,917. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 13.9% less for utilities, and 8.4% more for transportation.
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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612 Students
Owatin Creek Elementary School
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551 Students
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549 Students
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938 Students
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593 Students
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Grades 5-8
938 Students
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637 Students
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1,865 Students
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1,013 Students
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869 Students
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1,286 Students
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1,151 Students
Antietam Middle School/High School
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Grades 7-12
548 Students
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Grades 9-12
5,213 Students
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.