
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)
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72 Linden St

132 Park St

36 Richardson St

Leisure Lane Apartments

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48 Nashua St, Unit 1
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Stonehill Towers

7 Stonehill Dr

Mill Street Gardens

Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms

14 Chestnut St
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Inwood West

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reading?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Cheap Reading Studio Apartments | $2,408 | $1,575 | $4,065 |
Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,725 | $5,961 |
Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,468 | $2,195 | $7,368 |
Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,392 | $2,700 | $6,500 |
Cheap Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,750. 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 Reading apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Leisure Lane Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Inwood West | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,053 |
27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.28 price per square foot 18 Union St Model at 18 Union St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Reading neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 1 Fulton St Model at 1 Fulton St starting at $2,800 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the North Woburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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18 Union St, Unit 2 | 18 Union St | 4BR,1BA | $2.28 |
1 Fulton St | 1 Fulton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
30 Haven | 2x1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
7 Boline Pl, Unit 1 | 7 Boline Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Mill Street Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Inwood West | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Edgewood Apartments | Lilac - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.11 |
Leisure Lane Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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Getting Around Reading, MA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 Leisure Lane Apartments listed at $1,750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $1,850 at Mill Street Gardens.
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 $2,195 at Leisure Lane Apartments.
What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hanover Stoneham and starts from $3,003.
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