27 Minot St
ReadingMA01867
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,810 (66 Rentals)
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295 Main St
ReadingMA01867
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$2,465 - $3,220
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30 Haven
30 Haven StReading, MA 01867
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Johnson Woods Condominiums
156 Johnson Woods DrReading, MA 01867
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$1,810 - $2,585
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Leisure Lane Apartments
100 Leisure LnStoneham, MA 02180
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$1,950 - $2,600
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Mill Street Gardens
57 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
35 Prospect St, Unit 311
35 Prospect St
WoburnMA01801
6 Wildwood Ln
StonehamMA02180
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$2,199 - $10,417
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Edgewood Apartments
100-110 Lowell RdNorth Reading, MA 01864
40 Central St
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1
70 Mill St, Unit 6
70 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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78 Mill St, Unit 10
78 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
305 Salem St, Unit 210
305 Salem St
WoburnMA01801
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$2,250
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10 Richardson St, Unit 2
10 Richardson StWakefield, MA 01880
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70 Mill St, Unit 2
70 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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70 Mill St, Unit 10
70 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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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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$2,375
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Base Rent$2,375
Total Monthly Price$2,375
48 Nashua St, Unit 2
48 Nashua StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,400 - $3,075
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Mill Street Heights
59 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,400
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12 Avon St, Unit Apt #2
12 Avon StWakefield, MA 01880
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2 Albert Dr, Unit 10
2 Albert Dr
WoburnMA01801
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$2,404 - $3,795
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Nexxus Apartments
105 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,457 - $5,293
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Base Rent$2,345 - $5,181
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Station 316 Apartments
316 New Boston StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,464 - $5,585
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Grayson Lofts
168 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,481 - $3,979
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Base Rent$2,466 - $3,964
Required Monthly Fees$15
Total Monthly Price$2,481 - $3,979
Inwood West
1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,500 - $3,350
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Stonehill Towers
5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
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62 Mill St, Unit 6
62 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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70 Mill St, Unit 3
70 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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76 Mill St, Unit 5
76 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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78 Mill St, Unit 1
78 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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4 Wakefield Ave, Unit 4
4 Wakefield Ave
WakefieldMA01880
100 Ledgewood Dr, Unit 412
100 Ledgewood Dr
StonehamMA02180
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$2,550
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Base Rent$2,550
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1011 Main St, Unit 1011 Main St 8
1011 Main StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,567 - $6,718
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Hanover Stoneham
95 Maple StStoneham, MA 02180
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$2,592 - $6,027
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Base Rent$2,525 - $5,960
Required Monthly Fees$67
Total Monthly Price$2,592 - $6,027
The Basin
200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
177 Central St
StonehamMA02180
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$2,6002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
60 Mill St, Unit 11
60 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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66 Mill St, Unit 1
66 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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54 Mill St, Unit 6
54 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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56 Mill St, Unit 1
56 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,676 - $19,310
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Emery Flats
200 Presidential WayWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,681 - $3,377
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J Woburn Heights
1042 Main StWoburn, MA 01801
13 Center St
WoburnMA01801
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
411 Main St
411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
74 Beach St, Unit 5-1
74 Beach St
WoburnMA01801
2 Greenbriar Dr
North ReadingMA01864
74 Beach St
WoburnMA01801
84 Franklin St, Unit 2
84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Rockledge Apartments
11 Bartley StWakefield, MA 01880
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Reading Studio Apartments | $2,605 | $1,810 | $3,360 |
| Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $2,100 | $6,721 |
| Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $2,200 | $9,750 |
| Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,753 | $3,420 | $7,226 |
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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 Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood priced from $1,950. Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Leisure Lane Apartments | large 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1BA | $2,404 |
| Station 316 Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,457 |
| 30 Haven | 1x1-BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,465 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,485 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.22 price per square foot 58 Temple St Model at 58 Temple St, Unit 1 in the in the North Woburn neighborhood starting from $3,990. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 35 Chestnut St Model at 35 Chestnut St, Unit 2 starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Greenwood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Temple St, Unit 1 | 58 Temple St | 3BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 35 Chestnut St, Unit 2 | 35 Chestnut St | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 48 Pleasant Street | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.97 |
| 12 Avon St, Unit Apt #2 | 12 Avon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Inwood West | Abbott Den (A1AD) | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 10 Richardson St, Unit 2 | 10 Richardson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1011 Main St, Unit 1011 Main St Unit 8 | 1011 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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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 $1,950 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 $2,250 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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