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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability30 Haven
30 Haven StReading, MA 01867
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (62 Rentals)
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295 Main St
ReadingMA01867
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$2,550
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166 High St, Unit 2
166 High StReading, MA 01867
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Johnson Woods Condominiums
156 Johnson Woods DrReading, MA 01867
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Rise475
475 Main StReading, MA 01867
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$1,750 - $2,400
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$1,750 - $2,400
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48 Nashua St
48 Nashua StWoburn, MA 01801
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182 Central St, Unit 1
182 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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$1,795 - $2,375
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17Leisure Lane Apartments
100 Leisure LnStoneham, MA 02180
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMill Street Gardens
57 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
184 Chestnut St
LynnMA01902
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43 Pomeworth St, Unit 34
43 Pomeworth St
StonehamMA02180
12 Gould St
StonehamMA02180
21 Spring St
StonehamMA02180
19 Spring St
StonehamMA02180
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$2,050 - $3,075
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityMill Street Heights
59 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,100 - $2,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27-37 Water St
27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,200
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$2,200
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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW
34 Armory StWakefield, MA 01880
111 Albion St
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,250 - $5,859
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30Grayson Lofts
168 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,249 - $9,099
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Edgewood Apartments
100-110 Lowell RdNorth Reading, MA 01864
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$2,264 - $3,657
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$2,204 - $3,597
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Inwood West
1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,320 - $4,105
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Aster at the Summit
89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,381 - $5,935
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Station 316 Apartments
316 New Boston StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,383 - $5,408
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Hanover Stoneham
95 Maple StStoneham, MA 02180
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$2,395
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63 Cedar St, Unit Wakefield
63 Cedar StWakefield, MA 01880
34 Salem St
WakefieldMA01880
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50 Mill St, Unit 11
50 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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$2,450 - $3,175
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNexxus Apartments
105 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,512 - $6,642
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$2,445 - $6,575
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The Basin
200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,486 - $7,180
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The Point at Woburn
120 Commerce WayWoburn, MA 01801
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Stonehill Towers
5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
7 Stonehill Dr
StonehamMA02180
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159 Main St
159 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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$2,745 - $5,505
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Regency Place
7000 Horseshoe LnWilmington, MA 01887
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$2,700
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21 Wakefield Ave, Unit Luxury Loft
21 Wakefield AveWakefield, MA 01880
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24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment
24 Haverhill StNorth Reading, MA 01864
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Elms
596 North AvenueWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,769 - $17,517
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEmery Flats
200 Presidential WayWoburn, MA 01801
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1011 Main St, Unit 1011 Main St 8
1011 Main StWoburn, MA 01801
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39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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411 Main St
411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
35 Prospect St
WoburnMA01801
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StonehamMA02180
71 Montvale Ave
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276 Albion St
WakefieldMA01880
64 Beacon St
BurlingtonMA01803
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Rockledge Apartments
11 Bartley StWakefield, MA 01880
80 N Warren St
WoburnMA01801
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Stoneham House
180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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598 North
598 North AveWakefield, 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 |
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| Cheap Reading Studio Apartments | $2,463 | $1,750 | $3,788 |
| Cheap Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,950 | $6,721 |
| Cheap Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,601 | $2,200 | $7,618 |
| Cheap Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,703 | $1,950 | $7,180 |
| Cheap Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,600 | $4,000 |
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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 Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood priced from $1,950. Rockledge Apartments in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. 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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| Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,360 |
| Station 316 Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,381 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| The Point at Woburn | A8-AFF | 1BR,1BA | $2,486 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,505 |
| The Basin | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,512 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $3.16 price per square foot Kennedy Model at Emery Flats in the in the North Woburn neighborhood starting from $4,764. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 24 Haverhill St Model at 24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment starting at $2,700 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Flats | Kennedy | 3BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| 24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment | 24 Haverhill St | 1BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Aster at the Summit | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom Den A1AD | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| The Met at Reading Station | The Bowery | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Newbury 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.17 |
| 48 Nashua St | 48 Nashua St | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
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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 $2,381.
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 Elms and starts from $3,066.
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