Cheap Homes for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,700 (14 Rentals)

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property at 272 Albion St

272 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
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72 Linden St

ReadingMA01867
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20 Corporate Dr

BurlingtonMA01803

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Reading, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,925. 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 Apartmentssmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
30 Pomeworth Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.14 price per square foot 33 Salem St Model at 33 Salem St, Unit #1 in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value 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 Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Salem St, Unit #133 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
315 Albion St, Unit #1315 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
316 Albion St, Unit #1316 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
79 Pleasant St, Unit 379 Pleasant St1BR,1BA$2.00
58 Mount Vernon St, Unit 58 Mount Vernon St58 Mount Vernon St2BR,1BA$2.50
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
7 Boline Pl, Unit 17 Boline Pl1BR,1BA$2.30
287 Albion St, Unit #2287 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63

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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 $19,469. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $1,700 to $10,000.

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 $1,700 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,721.

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