Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reading Neighborhood of Reading, MA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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property at 83 Haven St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

83 Haven St

ReadingMA01867
property at 295 Main St

$2,100 - $2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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295 Main St

ReadingMA01867
property at 9 Arlington St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 30

9 Arlington St

ReadingMA01867
property at 241 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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241 Main St

ReadingMA01867
property at 3A Avon St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3A Avon St

ReadingMA01867
property at 104 Gazebo Cir

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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104 Gazebo Cir

ReadingMA01867

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property at 124 Salem St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Salem St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 40 Central St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

40 Central St

WakefieldMA01880
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Inwood West
$2,299 - $3,687
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$2,284 - $3,672
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$15

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$2,299 - $3,687
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Inwood West

1 Inwood DrWoburn, MA 01801
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Aster at the Summit
Rent Specials
$2,320 - $4,080
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$2,320 - $4,080

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Aster at the Summit

89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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property at 11 Columbia Rd

$2,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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11 Columbia Rd
WakefieldMA01880
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The Basin
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$2,487 - $6,027
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$2,420 - $5,960
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$67

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$2,487 - $6,027
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The Basin

200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
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Stonehill Towers
$2,500 - $3,300
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$2,500 - $3,300

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Stonehill Towers

5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
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Avalon Woburn
$2,685 - $4,445
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$2,640 - $4,400
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$45

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$2,685 - $4,445
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Avalon Woburn

290 Mishawum RdWoburn, 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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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
property at 298 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

298 Main St

WakefieldMA01880
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600 NORTH
2 Bedroom Apartments

600 NORTH

600 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
property at 15 W Water St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 202 Central St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

202 Central St

StonehamMA02180

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301 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 North Ave

301 North AveWakefield, MA 01880

Downtown Reading, Reading, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Reading area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments priced from $1,795. 27-37 Water St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Reading apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,795
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,180
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,250
Inwood WestAdams (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,347
The BasinA71BR,1BA$2,368
30 Haven1x1-BA1BR,1BA$2,465
Stonehill Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Aster at the SummitA1A1BR,1BA$2,620
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2,636

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reading area is the $3.32 price per square foot 2 Beds Model at 18 Woburn St in the in the North Woburn neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown Reading apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Stonehill Towers starting at $2,500 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Woburn St2 Beds2BR,2BA$3.32
Stonehill Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$3.08
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
Inwood WestAdams (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.73
30 Haven1x1-BA1BR,1BA$3.09
The Met at Reading StationThe Bowery1BR,1BA$3.20
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Peabody1BR,1.5BA$3.10
Ace FlatsUnit 3011 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.36
Leisure Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.22

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Downtown Reading, Reading, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Reading Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Reading Apartment is $2,100 at 27-37 Water St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Reading is starting from $2,250 at Mill Street Gardens.

What is the most affordable Downtown Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Basin and starts from $4,137.

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