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

4 Wakefield Ave, Unit 1-B

243 Main St
Downtown Reading, Reading, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Reading?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Downtown Reading 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,855 | $2,200 | $3,275 |
Downtown Reading 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,188 | $3,300 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Reading Neighborhood of Reading, MA.
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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 $1,750. 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 | $1,750 |
Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA
As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Reading area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1 Fulton St Model at 1 Fulton St in the in the North Woburn neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Reading apartment is the 10 Richardson St Model at 10 Richardson St, Unit 1 starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1 Fulton St | 1 Fulton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
10 Richardson St, Unit 1 | 10 Richardson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H | 3 Stonehill Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
8 Crescent Hl, Unit basement InLaw | 8 Crescent Hl | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
286 Albion St, Unit #2 | 286 Albion St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Inwood West | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
34 Richardson St, Unit #2 | 34 Richardson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
34 Salem St, Unit #2 | 34 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Reading
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Reading?
There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $19,628. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Reading ranging from $2,050 to $5,200.
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 $2,050 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,848.
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