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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Reading?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Reading 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,175 | $2,600 | $4,800 |
Downtown Reading 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,800 | $4,000 | $5,800 |
Downtown Reading 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,075 | $5,400 | $6,750 |
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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 $1,795. 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 |
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Inwood West | Two Bedroom B2E | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
315 Albion St, Unit #1 | 315 Albion St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H | 3 Stonehill Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
269 Albion St, Unit #11 | 269 Albion St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
40 Main St, Unit #505 | 40 Main St | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.13 |
Grayson Lofts | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
34 Richardson St, Unit #2 | 34 Richardson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
34 Salem St, Unit #2 | 34 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
92 Water St, Unit #1 | 92 Water St | 1BR,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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