1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reading Neighborhood of Reading, MA (57 Rentals)

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Reading Commons
$2,558 - $2,663
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$2,558 - $8,363

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Reading Commons

7 Archstone CirReading, MA 01867
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property at 295 Main St

295 Main St

ReadingMA01867
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The Postmark
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Postmark

136 Haven StReading, MA 01867
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18 Woburn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Woburn St

18 Woburn StReading, MA 01867
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21 Sanborn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Sanborn St

21 Sanborn StReading, MA 01867
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25 Minot St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Minot St

25 Minot StReading, MA 01867
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72 Linden St
1 Bedroom Apartments

72 Linden St

72 Linden StReading, MA 01867

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Peter Sanborn Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peter Sanborn Place

50 Bay State RdReading, MA 01867
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75 Haven St
1 Bedroom Apartments

75 Haven St

75 Haven StReading, MA 01867
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Lakeview Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Avenue

1 Lakeview AveReading, MA 01867
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Schoolhouse Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Commons

172 Woburn StReading, MA 01867
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Rise475
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rise475

475 Main StReading, MA 01867

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Inwood West
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$2,314 - $3,019
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$2,259 - $3,822
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$2,274 - $3,837
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Inwood West

1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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Aster at the Summit
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$2,494 - $2,795
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$2,310 - $4,230

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$2,310 - $4,230
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6

Aster at the Summit

89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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Avalon Woburn
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$2,430 - $3,150
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$2,430 - $3,815
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$45

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$2,475 - $3,860
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Avalon Woburn

290 Mishawum RdWoburn, MA 01801
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219 Albion St, Unit 3
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

219 Albion St, Unit 3

219 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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184 Broadway St

WakefieldMA01880
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198 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 69 Foundry St

69 Foundry St

WakefieldMA01880
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62 Foundry St

WakefieldMA01880
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306 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 Main St

306 Main StWakefield, MA 01880

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13 Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

13 Chestnut St

13 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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5 Columbia Rd
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5 Columbia Rd

5 Columbia RdWakefield, MA 01880
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57 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Main St

57 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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The Franklin
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franklin

100 Nahant StWakefield, MA 01880
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278 Water St
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278 Water St

278 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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642MAIN
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642MAIN

642 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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391 Main St
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391 Main St

391 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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62 Foundry St
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62 Foundry St

62 Foundry StWakefield, MA 01880
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122 Main St
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122 Main St

122 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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39-41 Richardson Ave
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39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Downtown Reading, Reading, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Reading area of Boston, MA is found at Nexxus Apartments and is listed at 1,034 square feet priced from $2,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Wakefield1,034 Sq Ft$2,475
The BasinA8962 Sq Ft$3,146
Avalon WoburnAM19D-918-2918 Sq Ft$3,080
Reading Commonsaa3- 1 Bed/1 Bath893 Sq Ft$2,663
Emery FlatsHorn890 Sq Ft$3,031
The ElmsOne Bed865 Sq Ft$2,750
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B859 Sq Ft$2,455
Inwood WestOne Bedroom A1B842 Sq Ft$2,309
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,950

Cheapest Available Downtown Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Reading of Boston, MA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,950 at Mill Street Gardens. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Reading is currently $2,803. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,950
Inwood WestOne Bedroom A1B$2,309
The BasinA7$2,440
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B$2,455
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Wakefield$2,475
Reading Commonsaa1- 1 Bed/1 Bath$2,558
Avalon WoburnAM12-1$2,685
The ElmsOne Bed$2,750
Emery FlatsHorn$3,031

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Downtown Reading, Reading, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Reading with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Reading is at Mill Street Gardens listed at $1,950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Reading Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Reading is $2,803.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Reading is a 1,034 square feet unit starting from $2,475 at Nexxus Apartments.

What is the average size for Downtown Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Reading is currently 699 sq ft.

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