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property at 59 Tremont St

59 Tremont St

LawrenceMA01841
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30 Lawrence St

LawrenceMA01840
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5 Nelson Cir

MiddletonMA01949
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905 Main St

LynnfieldMA01940

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property at 3 Summit Dr

3 Summit Dr

ReadingMA01867
property at 180 Andover St

180 Andover St

AndoverMA01810
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223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176
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2 Summit Dr

ReadingMA01867

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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 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 $1,750. 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$1,750
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950

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

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Reading area is the $2.03 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Stonehill Towers in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value North Reading apartment is the B4 Model at Metro at Wilmington Station starting at $3,140 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the North Woburn 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.
Stonehill TowersTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.03
Metro at Wilmington StationB42BR,2BA$2.72
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Suffolk2BR,2.5BA$2.54
Lume2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.83
Jayden ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.75
Regency PlaceNorfolk Renovated2BR,2BA$2.80
eaves Wilmington and Wilmington WestAF1L1BR,1BA$2.80
14 NorthArbor Meadows (A1F/A1G/A1H)1BR,1BA$2.67
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.55
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in North Reading?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in North Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $9,632. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Reading ranging from $910 to $22,500.

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 $910 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,028.

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