
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (64 Rentals)
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166 High St, Unit 2

30 Haven

295 Main St

9 Arlington St

241 Main St

104 Gazebo Cir

3A Avon St

Johnson Woods Condominiums

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Leisure Lane Apartments

12 Gould St

Mill Street Gardens

124 Salem St

19 Spring St

27-37 Water St

40 Central St

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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW

120 Park St

Grayson Lofts
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Hanover Stoneham

30 Pomeworth Street

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Edgewood Apartments

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Aster at the Summit

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Inwood West

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The Basin

182 Central St, Unit 8

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Station 316 Apartments

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48 Nashua St, Unit 2

68 Mill St, Unit 11

62 Mill St, Unit 6

50 Mill St, Unit 5

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16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room

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The Point at Woburn

66 Mill St, Unit 8

177 Central St

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Avalon Woburn

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24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment
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Emery Flats

15 Main St, Unit 6

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1011 Main St, Unit 1011 Main St 8

2 Pomeworth St

142 Washington St

50 Lee St

39-41 Richardson Ave

411 Main St

84 Franklin St, Unit 2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Reading Studio Apartments | $2,599 | $1,845 | $3,216 |
| Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $1,995 | $8,516 |
| Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,718 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,180 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Inwood West | Adams (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,347 |
| The Basin | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,368 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1BA | $2,394 |
| Station 316 Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,457 |
| 30 Haven | 1x1-BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,465 |
| Stonehill Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment | 24 Haverhill St | 1BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| 16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room | 16 Federal St | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 48 Nashua St, Unit 2 | 48 Nashua St | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Middlesex | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Stonehill Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Inwood West | Adams (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 30 Pomeworth Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 30 Haven | 1x1-BA | 1BR,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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