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

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48 Nashua St, Unit 1
$1,800
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48 Nashua St, Unit 1

48 Nashua StWoburn, MA 01801
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Inwood West
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$2,053 - $3,379
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$2,043 - $3,369
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$2,053 - $3,379
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Inwood West

1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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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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Stoneham House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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411 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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30 Pomeworth Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Pomeworth Street

30 Pomeworth StStoneham, MA 02180
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880

Reading, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Inwood WestOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2,053
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Union St, Unit 218 Union St4BR,1BA$2.28
1 Fulton St1 Fulton St2BR,1BA$2.25
30 Haven2x1 BA2BR,1BA$2.67
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
7 Boline Pl, Unit 17 Boline Pl1BR,1BA$2.30
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
Inwood WestOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2.69
Edgewood ApartmentsLilac - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.93
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Peabody1BR,1.5BA$3.11
Leisure Lane Apartments2 bedroom2BR,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

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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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