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    The Berkshire Apartments

    501 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601

    • Special offer! $999 Off 1st Month's Rent - Move In by 10/31!
      Expires October 31, 2025
    Apartment building
    Studio-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Covered parking
    Air conditioning (central)
    Shared laundry

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
    , sortable column
    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    Studio
    Studio, 1 ba
    --
    Now
    $1,500+
    A1
    1 bd, 1 ba
    603
    Now
    $1,600+
    B20
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    983
    Now
    $2,000+
    B12
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    814
    Now
    $2,000+
    B17
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    894
    Now
    $2,000+
    B13
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    816
    Now
    $2,000+
    B14
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    830
    Now
    $2,000+
    B18
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    916
    Now
    $2,000+
    B10
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    809
    Now
    $2,000+
    B6
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    766
    Now
    $2,000+
    B2
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    732
    Now
    $2,000+
    B4
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    741
    Now
    $2,000+
    B19
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    975
    Now
    $2,000+
    B5
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    762
    Now
    $2,000+
    B3
    2 bd, 1.5 ba
    740
    Now
    $2,000+

    What's special

    Fitness center
    Hit the gym at home
    This building offers a fitness center. Less than 13% of buildings in Reading have this feature.
    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.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 5 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Business Center
    • Fitness Center: On-site Fitness Center Coming Soon
    Other
    • Laundry: Shared
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Intercom
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • On-Site Maintenance
    • On-Site Management
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment
    • Spanish Speaking Staff
    • Storage Space
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    • City
    • Mountain

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Vinyl
    Heating
    • Electric
    Internet/Satellite
    • Building-wide Wireless
    • High-speed Internet Ready
    Other
    • Brand New
    • Granite Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Policies

    Parking
    • covered
    Lease terms
    • One year
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed

    Special Features

    • Extra Storage Coming Soon
    • First Floor Retail Store

    Neighborhood: 19601

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    93 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    50 / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Reading

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of The Berkshire Apartments?

    The Berkshire Apartments has a walk score of 93, it's a walker's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to The Berkshire Apartments?

    The schools assigned to The Berkshire Apartments include Lauers Park El School, SOUTHWEST MS, and Reading Senior High School.

    Does The Berkshire Apartments have in-unit laundry?

    No, but The Berkshire Apartments has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is The Berkshire Apartments in?

    The Berkshire Apartments is in the 19601 neighborhood in Reading, PA.

    What are The Berkshire Apartments's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed.

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