Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (64 Rentals)

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property at 83 Haven St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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83 Haven St

ReadingMA01867
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166 High St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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166 High St, Unit 2

166 High StReading, MA 01867
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property at 295 Main St

$2,100 - $2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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295 Main St

ReadingMA01867
property at 9 Arlington St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 30

9 Arlington St

ReadingMA01867
property at 241 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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241 Main St

ReadingMA01867
property at 104 Gazebo Cir

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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104 Gazebo Cir

ReadingMA01867
property at 3A Avon St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3A Avon St

ReadingMA01867
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Rise475
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rise475

475 Main StReading, MA 01867

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property at 12 Gould St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Gould St

StonehamMA02180
property at 124 Salem St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Salem St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 19 Spring St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Spring St

StonehamMA02180
property at 40 Central St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

40 Central St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 120 Park St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

120 Park St

StonehamMA02180

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Hanover Stoneham
Rent Specials
$2,256 - $5,628
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$2,256 - $5,628

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Hanover Stoneham

95 Maple StStoneham, MA 02180
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Edgewood Apartments
$2,314 - $10,745
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$2,314 - $10,745

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Edgewood Apartments

100-110 Lowell RdNorth Reading, MA 01864
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Aster at the Summit
Rent Specials
$2,320 - $4,080
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$2,320 - $4,080

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Aster at the Summit

89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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Inwood West
$2,347 - $3,687
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$2,332 - $3,672
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$15

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$2,347 - $3,687
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Inwood West

1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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The Basin
Rent Specials
$2,368 - $5,927
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$2,301 - $5,860
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$2,368 - $5,927
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The Basin

200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
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property at 11 Columbia Rd

$2,425

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11 Columbia Rd
WakefieldMA01880
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Station 316 Apartments
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$2,457 - $5,871
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$2,345 - $5,759
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Station 316 Apartments

316 New Boston StWoburn, MA 01801
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Stonehill Towers
$2,500 - $3,300
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$2,500 - $3,300

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Stonehill Towers

5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
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48 Nashua St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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48 Nashua St, Unit 2

48 Nashua StWoburn, MA 01801
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16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room

16 Federal StWilmington, MA 01887
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The Point at Woburn
Rent Specials
$2,521 - $6,891
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$2,465 - $6,835
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The Point at Woburn

120 Commerce WayWoburn, MA 01801
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property at 177 Central St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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177 Central St

StonehamMA02180
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Avalon Woburn
$2,665 - $4,525
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$2,620 - $4,480
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$45

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$2,665 - $4,525
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Avalon Woburn

290 Mishawum RdWoburn, MA 01801
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Emery Flats
$2,792 - $18,680
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$2,792 - $18,680

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Emery Flats

200 Presidential WayWoburn, MA 01801
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property at 15 Main St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Main St, Unit 6

15 Main St
North ReadingMA01864
property at 2 Pomeworth St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Pomeworth St

StonehamMA02180
property at 142 Washington St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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142 Washington St

WoburnMA01801
property at 50 Lee St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

50 Lee St

StonehamMA02180
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39-41 Richardson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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411 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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property at 84 Franklin St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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84 Franklin St, Unit 2

84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180

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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 27-37 Water St in the Greenwood neighborhood priced from $2,100. Rockledge Apartments in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,180
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,250
30 Pomeworth Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,295
Inwood WestAdams (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,347
The BasinA71BR,1BA$2,368
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Peabody1BR,1BA$2,394
Station 316 ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,457
30 Haven1x1-BA1BR,1BA$2,465
Stonehill Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $1.86 price per square foot 24 Haverhill St Model at 24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 16 Federal St Model at 16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room starting at $2,500 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Wilmington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment24 Haverhill St1BR,2BA$1.86
16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room16 Federal St3BR,1BA$2.23
48 Nashua St, Unit 248 Nashua St2BR,1BA$2.27
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.73
Stonehill Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$3.06
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
Inwood WestAdams (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.79
30 Pomeworth Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.81
30 Haven1x1-BA1BR,1BA$3.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Reading is at Station 316 Apartments listed at $2,457.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $2,100 at 27-37 Water St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Reading is starting from $2,250 at Mill Street Gardens.

What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Basin and starts from $4,137.

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