Botanica Cottages
1 - 3 Beds
$1,939 - $3,209
$1,200 /month
136 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
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What This Townhouse Offers
COMING SOON - AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER Newly Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment – Prime Location Near Lauer’s Park Elementary Come see this freshly updated... 2-bedroom apartment just half a block from Lauer’s Park Elementary School. This spacious 2nd and 3rd floor unit features brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a remodeled kitchen with modern finishes and an under-counter microwave, and a beautifully updated bathroom. Enjoy a convenient, walkable location close to schools, shops, and public transit. Key Details: Tenant pays electric (including electric heat) Owner pays water, sewer, and trash Income requirement: 2.5x rent ( $3,000/month) Current and previous landlord references required Total move-in: $2,400 (first month $1,200 + security $1,200) Affordable housing vouchers / Section 8 accepted All pets, emotional support, or service animals must be registered through our pet site at lease signing Don’t wait — this updated unit won’t last long. Apply today!
Unit
- $1,200 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
136 Elm St is located in Reading, Pennsylvania in the 19601 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1900
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- End Unit Townhome
- Brick Foundation
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Living Room
- Property has 4 Levels
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Accessible Home Design
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
Schools
- Lauers Park Elementary School
- Southwest Middle School
- Reading Senior High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Cable TV Available
- Phone Available
- Public Water Source
- Water Available
- Municipal Trash
- Electric Water Heater
- 110 Volts
- No Septic System
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $12,000
- Requires 1 Month of Rent Paid Up Front
- 12-Month Lease Term
- Available 2025-10-21
- $300 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 06-5307-73-61-0814
- No Smoking Allowed
- Coming Soon on 2025-10-21
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Property Manager
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable84 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable58 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy67 / 100
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Victory Christian Academy
Grades K-6
Private
Lauers Park Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Public
Southwest Middle School
Grades 6-7
Public
Central Middle School
Grades 5-8
Public
St. Peter School
Grades K-8
Private
St Margaret School
Grades PK-8
Private
Reading Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
I-Lead Charter School
Grades 9-12
Charter
Chor Day Academy
Grades 1-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Reading Area Community College
Walk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Alvernia University
Drive: 6 min (2.8 mi)
Albright College
Drive: 6 min (3.1 mi)
Penn State Berks
Drive: 8 min (4.1 mi)
Discover Sixth Ward, Reading, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 136 Elm St proximity to Reading Towne Center, W Reading Shopping Center, and Shops at the ROC. Reading Towne Center is 1.1 miles away, and W Reading Shopping Center is within a 20 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 136 Elm St are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 1.7 miles, including Naeg Planetarium and Reading Public Museum.
Airports
Living in Sixth Ward provides easy access to Lehigh Valley International, located just 59 minutes from 136 Elm St.
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