Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Reading Neighborhood of Reading, MA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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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
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27-37 Water St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Water St

27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880

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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. Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms 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
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Emery FlatsAbbottStudio,1BA$2,407
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reading area is the $2.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom Corner Unit Model at Stonehill Towers in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Downtown Reading apartment is the 28 Salem St Model at 28 Salem St, Unit #1 starting at $2,700 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Montrose 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.
Stonehill TowersTwo Bedroom Corner Unit2BR,2BA$2.31
28 Salem St, Unit #128 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
33 Salem St, Unit #133 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
315 Albion St, Unit #1315 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
Avalon WoburnBM06-1091-22BR,2BA$3.21
404 Lowell St, Unit #3404 Lowell St2BR,2BA$2.78
407 Lowell St, Unit #3407 Lowell St2BR,2BA$2.78
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H3 Stonehill Dr1BR,1BA$2.48
34 Salem St, Unit #234 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.94
30 Salem St, Unit #230 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.94

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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 $1,905 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

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 $2,195 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emery Flats and starts from $4,098.

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