Cheap Homes for Rent in North Reading, MA from $1,850 (10 Rentals)

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property at 2 Greenbriar Dr
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2 Greenbriar Dr

North ReadingMA01864
property at 2 Ledgewood Way
$1,990

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Base Rent$1,990

Total Monthly Price$1,990
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2 Ledgewood Way

PeabodyMA01960
property at 5 Porter Rd
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5 Porter Rd

AndoverMA01810
property at B2 Colonial Dr
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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B2 Colonial Dr

AndoverMA01810
property at 22 Berkeley St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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22 Berkeley St

ReadingMA01867

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property at 2 Colonial Dr
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2 Colonial Dr

AndoverMA01810
property at 982 Main St
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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982 Main St

WoburnMA01801
property at 44 Main St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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44 Main St

North ReadingMA01864
property at 15 W Water St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 202 Central St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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202 Central St

StonehamMA02180

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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 Wilmington neighborhood priced from $1,675. Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows 55+ CommunityType KStudio,1BA$1,675
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Leisure Lane Apartmentslarge 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

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

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Reading area is the $2.83 price per square foot B2B Model at Bell Reading Commons in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value North Reading apartment is the The Suffolk Model at Nexxus Apartments starting at $3,117 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
Bell Reading CommonsB2B2BR,2BA$2.83
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Suffolk2BR,2.5BA$2.78
Jayden ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$2.94
Inwood WestAbbott Loft (A1BL)1BR,1BA$2.43
Lume2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.64
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.89
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
30 Haven1x1-BA1BR,1BA$3.09
Lynnfield CommonsBarberry1BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in North Reading?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in North Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,810 to $22,079. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Reading ranging from $1,850 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Reading?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Reading ranges from $1,850 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,715.

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