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45 Ash St, Unit 1
45 Ash StReading, MA 01867
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (53 Rentals)
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83 Haven St
ReadingMA01867
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$2,420 - $3,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability30 Haven
30 Haven StReading, MA 01867
57 Augustus Ct, Unit 1004, Unit 1004
57 Augustus Ct
ReadingMA01867
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Johnson Woods Condominiums
156 Johnson Woods DrReading, MA 01867
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$1,695 - $2,645
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLeisure Lane Apartments
100 Leisure LnStoneham, MA 02180
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$1,750 - $2,400
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48 Nashua St
48 Nashua StWoburn, MA 01801
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$1,780Studio Apartments Available Now
182 Central St, Unit 1
182 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMill Street Gardens
57 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
4 Nixon Ln, Unit 2, Unit 2
4 Nixon Ln
StonehamMA02180
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142 Main St
North ReadingMA01864
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$2,081 - $6,131
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$2,025 - $6,075
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Station 316 Apartments
316 New Boston StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,099 - $6,963
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Edgewood Apartments
100-110 Lowell RdNorth Reading, MA 01864
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27-37 Water St
27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,141 - $4,986
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Hanover Stoneham
95 Maple StStoneham, MA 02180
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$2,150 - $6,619
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30Grayson Lofts
168 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,150
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224 Albion St, Unit 1, Unit 1
224 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,200
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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW, Unit BUNGALOW
34 Armory StWakefield, MA 01880
41 Richardson Ave
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,332 - $17,067
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEmery Flats
200 Presidential WayWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,341 - $3,752
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Inwood West
1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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68 Mill St, Unit 8
68 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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The Point at Woburn
120 Commerce WayWoburn, MA 01801
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNexxus Apartments
105 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,420 - $4,280
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Aster at the Summit
89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15Stonehill Towers
5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
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$2,4502 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
50 Mill St, Unit 11
50 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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82 Mill St, Unit 11
82 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
6 Walnut St
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,480 - $4,455
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$2,435 - $4,410
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Avalon Woburn
290 Mishawum RdWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,515 - $7,420
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The Basin
200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
99 Montvale Ave
WoburnMA01801
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$2,595 - $5,505
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Regency Place
7000 Horseshoe LnWilmington, MA 01887
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$2,600
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159 Main St
159 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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$2,650 - $3,075
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMill Street Heights
59 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
159 Main St
StonehamMA02180
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$2,658 - $3,120
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J Woburn Heights
1042 Main StWoburn, MA 01801
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68 Pleasant St, Unit #1, Unit #1
68 Pleasant StStoneham, MA 02180
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39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Stoneham House
180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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411 Main St
411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
270 Main St
North ReadingMA01864
71 Montvale Ave
StonehamMA02180
276 Albion St
WakefieldMA01880
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Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included
11 Bartley StWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
25 R Auburn St
WoburnMA01801
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30 Pomeworth Street
30 Pomeworth StStoneham, MA 02180
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600 NORTH
600 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
74 Beach St
WoburnMA01801
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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 | $2,443 | $1,750 | $3,655 |
| Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,895 | $5,859 |
| Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $2,150 | $6,619 |
| Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,913 | $3,420 | $5,820 |
| Cheap Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $3,200 | $4,250 |
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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 $1,795. 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 | $1,795 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Station 316 Apartments | S1 - 40B Moderate Income Housing Program | Studio,1BA | $2,081 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Lilac | 1BR,1BA | $2,166 |
| Emery Flats | Abbott | Studio,1BA | $2,332 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,341 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.08 price per square foot 68 Pleasant St Model at 68 Pleasant St, Unit #1 in the in the Wyoming neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the B7 Model at Grayson Lofts starting at $3,445 with a $2.99 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. |
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| 68 Pleasant St, Unit #1 | 68 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Grayson Lofts | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Huntington 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Mill Street Heights | A | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 224 Albion St, Unit 1 | 224 Albion St | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Lilac - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Leisure Lane Apartments | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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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 $1,795.
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 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 The Elms and starts from $3,066.
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