
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA (83 Rentals)


30 Haven

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Reading Commons

The Postmark

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21 Sanborn St

25 Minot St

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Peter Sanborn Place

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General Washington

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Schoolhouse Commons

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The Point at Woburn

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J Woburn Heights

The Elms

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Hanover Stoneham

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Inwood West

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The Basin

Emery Flats

Mill Street Heights

Stonehill Towers

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Regency Place

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27-37 Water St

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Avalon Woburn

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Edgewood Apartments

Mill Street Gardens

Leisure Lane Apartments

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124 Salem St, Unit D

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220 Albion St, Unit 1B
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52 Mill St

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52 Vernon St

1 Stonehill Dr

290 Mishawum Rd

124 Salem St

Montvale Condominiums

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Reading, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $1,665 | $4,065 |
Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,795 | $5,859 |
| Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $2,050 | $7,342 |
| Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,226 | $2,500 | $6,644 |
| Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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Largest Available Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Reading, MA is found at Nexxus Apartments in the West Side neighborhood and is 1,034 square feet priced from $2,425. Station 316 Apartments in the North Woburn neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 980 square feet and currently listed start at $2,930. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Reading:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexxus Apartments | The Wakefield | 1,034 Sq Ft | $2,425 |
| Station 316 Apartments | A9 | 980 Sq Ft | $2,930 |
| The Basin | A8 | 962 Sq Ft | $3,196 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom Den A1AD | 948 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
| Hanover Stoneham | G | 900 Sq Ft | $3,020 |
| Reading Commons | aa3- 1 Bed/1 Bath | 893 Sq Ft | $2,532 |
| Emery Flats | Horn | 890 Sq Ft | $2,959 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Mayflower - Renovated | 880 Sq Ft | $2,548 |
Cheapest Available Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Reading, MA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,950 at Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Reading 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at 27-37 Water St starting at $2,100 in the Greenwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Reading is currently $2,774. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Reading:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,950 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | $2,100 |
| Mill Street Heights | B | $2,275 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom A1A | $2,280 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | $2,295 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | $2,395 |
| Reading Commons | aa1- 1 Bed/1 Bath | $2,427 |
| The Point at Woburn | A8-AFF | $2,430 |
| Hanover Stoneham | Fa | $2,431 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Reading Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Reading with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Reading is at Mill Street Gardens listed at $1,950.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Reading Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Reading is $2,774.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Reading Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Reading is a 1,034 square feet unit starting from $2,425 at Nexxus Apartments.
What is the average size for Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Reading is currently 600 sq ft.
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