Rent by ZIP · Berks County
Rent in Reading, PA 19610
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,960 (-9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,670 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,500 | -10% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,700 | -10% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,248 ±$362 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,960 | $2,170 | -9.7% | $1,764–2,156 | $1,614 ±$183 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,670 | -9.7% | $2,169–2,651 | $2,129 ±$191 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,870 | -9.8% | $2,331–2,849 | $2,120 ±$1,700 |
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 19610
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19609 | Reading | $1,660 | $1,243 |
| 19611 | Reading | $1,420 | $1,343 |
| 19608 | Reading | $1,850 | $1,398 |
| 19607 | Reading | $1,580 | $1,366 |
| 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.