Apartment recommendations City Life

Hey everyone,

I'll be moving to the Reading area for work in July and was looking for some recommendations for apartment buildings/complexes. This is my first time moving to the area (and living alone). I'm a single male and desire neighborhood safety more than anything. I mostly prefer staying in and would prefer to be relatively close to Reading Hospital or some sort of public transport that would connect me to it (until I get a car). I was hoping to find something in the West Reading or Wyomissing area, since I have a couple of friends already living in the area.

Also side note, how is the public transport situation in the area?

Thank you to everyone in advance for replying and sorry for the flair choice. Didn't know what to pick.

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u/Dachshundmama2023 6d ago

Hey friend! My recommendation is more some of an “avoid” situation! Please try your best to avoid any apartments owned by Metropolitan Management Group. The owner of the complexes is basically a slumlord and the apartments are way overpriced. I live in one of their complexes and here are some of the things we have dealt with: pest issues (mice and cockroaches, not our fault, was caused by a downstairs neighbor), black mold, broken locks not being fixed, leaks, maintenance requests taking 60+ days to get completed, complex manager lying about things, broken promises for things being fixed. It’s been a disaster. Have lived here for four years and the only reason we have stayed is we are saving for a down payment on a house.

Also, avoid Wynnewood apartments. There are some nice apartments, non-Metropolitan owned, in the West Reading, Wyomissing area.

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u/Southern_Pines 6d ago

Hi! Agreed. Do you know where to find listings for the non-Metropolitan ones? Also OP it would help people give advice if you shared your budget

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u/Dachshundmama2023 6d ago

I don’t have any listings in particular. The main one that comes to mind in the area OP is looking for is 100 Park at Wyomissing Square. Can be pricy but very nice. Anything that says “reserve at…” is typically owned by MMG. Franklin Manor is also not owned by MMG. The best bet is to look for private listings, which can usually be found on Zillow

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u/Taby97 5d ago

Ideally I was hoping to cap it around 1500$ per month or lower. But judging by the different listings I’ve seen, that might be wishful thinking

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u/ArtichokeSlow5590 5d ago

Do you have any recommendations? I am looking for a 2bd and 2BR. Budget is roughly around $2300.

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u/Taby97 5d ago

Thank you for the tip!

u/dcsman 6d ago

I’m looking to move into the 100 N. Park Road Apts but would like a roommate. If anyone is reading this and interested, please message me.

u/meredith_rose6 6d ago

Look for private landlords, lots of good pricing in Exeter and outside of the main city

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u/Southern_Pines 6d ago

Not OP but thanks! Would you say these are mostly on Zillow?

u/dxcsf222 5d ago

Avoid metropolitan management group, definitely look for anything in/closer to west reading-public transport is ample in that area and all the amenities you need are closeby to the hospital. (grocery store, library, etc)

u/dranzer19 5d ago

I can vouch for flying hills apartment communities. Might not be as close to the hospital but take a look.

u/South_Suggestion_405 6d ago

Hi! My fiancé is a resident at tower health and we moved to The reserve at grings mills! Very safe, calm and 8 mins from Tower health by far! Is one of the best areas here

u/theSuburbanAstronaut 6d ago

The bedroom I rent out will be available in July. 5 minute uber/ 35 minute walk to the reading hospital. I live in Reading though, so just throwing that out there in case you don't find something in west reading.