136 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
What This House Offers
Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offering 1,100 square feet of living space in a convenient Reading location. Located right next to Lauer’s Park Elementary School and within walking distance of GoggleWorks Center for the Arts and the IMAX theater, with shopping, dining, public transportation, and other local amenities nearby. This unit offers plenty of living space, updated flooring, an updated bathroom, and a washer/dryer hookup. Off-street parking is available in the rear, with plenty of additional street parking. At just $1,295/month, this is a great value for a spacious 2-bedroom with off-street parking, laundry hookup, and a convenient walkable location. Section 8 and other housing vouchers are accepted and welcome. Rental Qualifications: Gross household income of at least 3x the monthly rent ($3,885 month), verifiable income/employment, satisfactory rental history, and credit/background screening. Move-In Requirements: One month’s rent security deposit required for move-in. Available starting in October. Apply today or reach out to schedule a showing.
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- Basement
136 Elm St is a single-family home for rent in Reading, PA
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lauers Park El School
Grades PK-5
Public
SOUTHWEST MS
Grades K-8
Public
Reading Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Covenant Christian Academy
Grades PK-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) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 136 Elm St proximity to Reading Towne Center, W Reading Shopping Center, and Oley St. Retail Center. Reading Towne Center is 1.1 miles away, and W Reading Shopping Center is within a 20 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 136 Elm St has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 35.4 miles. Transit options include Coatesville Amtrak and Thorndale.
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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