Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Reading, MA from $1,400 (23 Rentals)

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Edgewood Apartments
$2,046 - $9,031
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Edgewood Apartments

100-110 Lowell RdNorth Reading, MA 01864
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property at 270 Main St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

270 Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

270 Main St
North ReadingMA01864
property at 270 Main St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

270 Main St

North ReadingMA01864
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The Willows 55+ Community
$1,500 - $2,550
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$1,500 - $2,550

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$1,500 - $2,550
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The Willows 55+ Community

2580 Main StTewksbury, MA 01876
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Station 316 Apartments
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$2,081 - $6,059
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$2,025 - $6,003
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$2,081 - $6,059
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Station 316 Apartments

316 New Boston StWoburn, MA 01801
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Everly
$2,297 - $11,932
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$2,297 - $11,932

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Everly

14 Audubon RdWakefield, MA 01880
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The Point at Woburn
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$2,399 - $4,984
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$2,343 - $4,928
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The Point at Woburn

120 Commerce WayWoburn, MA 01801
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property at A1 Colonial Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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A1 Colonial Dr, Unit 5, Unit 5

A1 Colonial Dr
AndoverMA01810

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228 Andover St
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228 Andover St

228 Andover StAndover, MA 01810
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property at 71 Montvale Ave

$1,975 - $2,025

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$1,975

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$1,975

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71 Montvale Ave

StonehamMA02180
property at 276 Albion St

$1,995

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$1,995

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276 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 20-22-22 Emerson St

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20-22-22 Emerson St

StonehamMA02180
property at 83R Hobart St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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83R Hobart St

DanversMA01923

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property at 74 Beach St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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74 Beach St

WoburnMA01801
property at 286 Newbury St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Newbury St

PeabodyMA01960

North Reading, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Reading, MA is a Studio unit found at The Willows 55+ Community in the North Wilmington neighborhood priced from $1,500. Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows 55+ CommunityType A1Studio,1BA$1,500
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Station 316 ApartmentsS1 - 40B Moderate Income Housing ProgramStudio,1BA$2,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Reading, MA and Nearby

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Reading area is the $2.73 price per square foot CF1-2 Model at eaves Wilmington and Wilmington West in the in the North Wilmington neighborhood starting from $3,590. The second greatest value North Reading apartment is the FIRST FLOOR 2BED 2BATH Model at Michaels Landing starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the West Peabody neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
eaves Wilmington and Wilmington WestCF1-23BR,2BA$2.73
Michaels LandingFIRST FLOOR 2BED 2BATH2BR,2BA$2.42
Metro at Wilmington StationB42BR,2BA$2.68
14 NorthBayberry Shores (B2F)2BR,2BA$2.66
Washington Crossing ApartmentsHuntington 2B2B2BR,2BA$2.80
Sofi DanversTwo Bedroom Two Bath 2A2BR,2BA$2.81
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
Ezio‘s Place1 Bed+Office Den, 1 Bath (MAY-JUNE 2026)2BR,1BA$2.70
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Reading is at The Willows 55+ Community listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Reading Apartment is $1,950 at Mill Street Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Reading is starting from $2,250 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Elms and starts from $3,066.

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