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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,750. Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.46 price per square foot 10 Richardson St Model at 10 Richardson St, Unit 1 in the in the Greenwood neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 3 Stonehill Dr Model at 3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H starting at $2,450 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Richardson St, Unit 110 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.46
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H3 Stonehill Dr1BR,1BA$2.48
Stonehill TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
7 Boline Pl, Unit 17 Boline Pl1BR,1BA$2.30
286 Albion St, Unit #2286 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.91
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63
34 Salem St, Unit #234 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.94
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $19,628. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $1,725 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Reading ranges from $1,725 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,416.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Reading?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Reading range from $2,700 to $19,628, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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