The Madison Apartments
400 Washington St,
Reading, PA 19601
$1,650 - $3,000 | 1-2 Beds
West Reading
West Reading, PA
Area Guide
A vibrant borough on the Schuylkill River
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Situated across the Schuylkill River from Reading, West Reading is a vibrant borough known for its charming Main Street vibe. Penn Avenue is West Reading’s bustling thoroughfare, touting a bevy of specialty shops, cozy cafes, and delectable eateries in a walkable locale. West Reading is home to the Reading Healthplex, a major area employer, affording many residents short commute times.
West Reading offers great shopping options, ranging from local boutiques on Penn Avenue to brand-name retailers at the VF Outlet. A wide variety of townhomes, houses, and apartments are available for rent along West Reading’s tranquil, tree-lined avenues as well. The sprawling Museum Park provides ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and tour extensive educational exhibits nearby the community too.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in West Reading, PA is $1,429 for one bedroom, and $1,833 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Reading has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,429/month
710 Sq Ft
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 5-6
297 Students
6
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Naeg Planetarium
- Reading Public Museum
- Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lehigh Valley International
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.