Rent by ZIP · Berks County
Rent in Reading, PA 19602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,420 (+3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,041 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $940 | +4.3% | $882–1,078 | $761 ±$58 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,080 | +3.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $683 ±$200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,370 | +3.6% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,085 ±$88 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,680 | +4.2% | $1,575–1,925 | $1,238 ±$283 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,810 | +3.9% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,437 ±$99 |
Small Area FMRs for the Reading, PA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Reading, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,418.
What renters pay in 19602
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19601 | Reading | $1,420 | $1,063 |
| 19604 | Reading | $1,420 | $1,213 |
| 19605 | Reading | $1,590 | $1,333 |
| 19606 | Reading | $1,580 | $1,546 |
| 19607 | Reading | $1,580 | $1,366 |
| 19608 | Reading | $1,850 | $1,398 |
Fair Market Rents across Berks County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.