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The Berkshire
- 38 units available
- Studio • 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 501 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Granite counters, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel, Gym, and Business center
- Price range
- $1,500 - $2,500 per month
- Commute
Rent Savings
$999 Off 1st Month's Rent - Move In by 10/31!
Monthly $ discount
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Welcome to The Berkshire Apartments- Downtown Living in the Heart of Reading. The Berkshire Apartments are a newly renovated community in downtown Reading, PA, offering upscale living in a prime location. Whether you're a student at nearby Alvernia University or a professional looking for convenient city living, The Berkshire puts you just steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.
Located near 5th and Penn Streets, our apartments offer easy access to local colleges, major employers, and everything that makes downtown Reading vibrant and walkable.
Come take a tour and discover why The Berkshire Apartments are the perfect place to call home for students, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of city living in Reading.
Located near 5th and Penn Streets, our apartments offer easy access to local colleges, major employers, and everything that makes downtown Reading vibrant and walkable.
Come take a tour and discover why The Berkshire Apartments are the perfect place to call home for students, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of city living in Reading.
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Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
Chapman's Deli
1.9 mi
Farmers Market of Wyomissing
2.2 mi
Aldi
2.4 mi
Shillington Farmers Market
2.4 mi
Giant
2.5 mi
Reading Distilling Guild
0.1 mi
Café de Colombia Restaurant and Bakery
0.2 mi
Ugly Oyster Drafthaus
0.2 mi
Dunkin'
0.2 mi
Jimmy Kramer's Peanut Bar
0.2 mi
Bus Station
0.3 mi
BTC Stop 10
0.3 mi
BTC Stop 9
0.3 mi
BTC Stop 5
0.3 mi
BTC Stop 6
0.3 mi
Reading Municipal Airport
3.6 mi
Reading Municipal Airport
3.6 mi
Arnold Airport
5.4 mi
Boyer Airport
9.2 mi
Bert's Airport
9.2 mi
2 /10
I-Lead Charter School
Charter9-12
474 Students
0.1 mi
3 /10
Lauers Park El School
PublicPK-5
804 Students
0.4 mi
2 /10
Southwest Middle School
Public6-7
486 Students
0.4 mi
3 /10
Tyson-Schoener El School
PublicPK-5
673 Students
0.5 mi
2 /10
Southern Middle School
Public6-7
646 Students
0.6 mi
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Cedar Street Park
0.3 mi
Barbey's Playground
0.6 mi
Front and Schiller Playground
0.6 mi
3rd and Spruce Park
0.6 mi
Essick Park
0.6 mi
Santander Performing Arts Center
0.1 mi
Reading YMCA
0.1 mi
Olivet Boys & Girls PAL Unit
0.2 mi
Reading Public Library
0.3 mi
George Washington Carver American Legion Post 962
0.3 mi
Humane Veterinary Hospitals – Reading
1.8 mi
Pet Supplies Plus
2.6 mi
Diane's Pet Center
2.8 mi
PetSmart
2.9 mi
Animal Rescue League Shelter
2.9 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Berkshire has 38 units available starting at $1,500 per month. Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Reading, PA, the average rent is $1,550 for a studio, $1,325 for a 1-bedroom, $2,167 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,250 for a 3-bedroom.
Some of The Berkshire's amenities include on-site laundry, granite counters, and 24hr maintenance. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
The Berkshire is offering the following rent specials: $999 Off 1st Month's Rent - Move In by 10/31!
No, The Berkshire is not pet-friendly. If you're looking for rentals that allow pets, check out pet-friendly listings in Reading.
No, The Berkshire does not offer parking.
No, The Berkshire does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, The Berkshire does not have a pool.
No, The Berkshire does not have accessible units.
No, The Berkshire does not have units with dishwashers.