Rent by ZIP · Berks County
Rent in Reading, PA 19609
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,660 (-9.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,246 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,270 | -9.4% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,450 | -9.7% | $1,179–1,441 | $896 ±$835 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,840 | -9.8% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,243 ±$307 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 | $2,260 | -9.7% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,431 ±$398 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,440 | -9.8% | $1,980–2,420 | – |
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 19609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19608 | Reading | $1,850 | $1,398 |
| 19610 | Reading | $1,960 | $1,614 |
| 19607 | Reading | $1,580 | $1,366 |
| 19611 | Reading | $1,420 | $1,343 |
| 19606 | Reading | $1,580 | $1,546 |
| 19605 | Reading | $1,590 | $1,333 |
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.