Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Reading Neighborhood of Reading, MA from $2,000 (5 Rentals)

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property at 72 Linden St

72 Linden St

ReadingMA01867

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reading area is the $2.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2E Model at Inwood West in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,929. The second greatest value Downtown Reading apartment is the 315 Albion St Model at 315 Albion St, Unit #1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Greenwood 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.
Inwood WestTwo Bedroom B2E2BR,2BA$2.28
315 Albion St, Unit #1315 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H3 Stonehill Dr1BR,1BA$2.48
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
40 Main St, Unit #50540 Main St1BR,1.5BA$3.13
Grayson LoftsA71BR,1BA$3.31
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
34 Salem St, Unit #234 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.94
92 Water St, Unit #192 Water St1BR,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Reading?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,765 to $15,638. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Reading ranging from $2,000 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Reading?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Reading ranges from $2,000 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,065.

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