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26 Summer Ave
ReadingMA01867
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reading Neighborhood of Reading, MA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)
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625 Main St
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1 Summit Dr, Unit 33
1 Summit Dr
ReadingMA01867
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLeisure 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
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66 Mill St
66 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
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124 Salem St, Unit D
124 Salem StWakefield, MA 01880
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124 Salem St
WakefieldMA01880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27-37 Water St
27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGrayson Lofts
168 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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52 Vernon St
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34 Chestnut St
WakefieldMA01880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNexxus Apartments
105 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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2 Stonehill Dr
StonehamMA02180
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 13Stonehill Towers
5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
1 Salem St
WakefieldMA01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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11 Bartley StWakefield, MA 01880
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600 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Downtown Reading, Reading, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Reading?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Downtown Reading Studio Apartments | $2,348 | $1,795 | $3,655 |
| Downtown Reading 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,895 | $5,859 |
| Downtown Reading 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,281 | $2,200 | $7,025 |
| Downtown Reading 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,550 | $3,400 | $5,299 |
| Downtown Reading 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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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. Mill Street Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Reading apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| 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 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reading area is the $2.90 price per square foot 20 Pleasant St Model at 20 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Greenwood neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown Reading apartment is the 159 Main St Model at 159 Main St starting at $2,600 with a $2.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 20 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd floor | 20 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| The Elms | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Inwood West | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Met at Reading Station | The Bowery | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.01 |
| 124 Salem St, Unit D | 124 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Leisure Lane Apartments | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Reading Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Reading?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Reading is under $2,520.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Reading?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Reading is Mill Street Gardens which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Downtown Reading costs $4,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Reading?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Reading that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Reading?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Reading have an average cost of $108 which is $4,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Reading.
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