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property at 3 Summit Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Summit Dr

ReadingMA01867
property at 223 Essex St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 100 Ledgewood Dr

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Ledgewood Dr, Unit 216

100 Ledgewood Dr
StonehamMA02180
property at 177 Central St

$2,350

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$2,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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177 Central St

StonehamMA02180
property at 40 Main St

$2,400

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40 Main St

North ReadingMA01864
property at 40 Main St

$2,400

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$2,400

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40 Main St

North ReadingMA01864

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Reading, MA Local Guide

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 $1,665. 27-37 Water St in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,665
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Edgewood ApartmentsLilac1BR,1BA$2,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2x1 BA Model at 30 Haven in the in the North Woburn neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 48 Pleasant Street starting at $2,895 with a $2.73 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.
30 Haven2x1 BA2BR,1BA$2.70
48 Pleasant Street2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Regency PlaceNorfolk Renovated2BR,2BA$2.64
68 High St, Unit 268 High St2BR,1BA$2.48
20 Pleasant St, Unit 2nd floor20 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$2.90
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
15 Landers Rd, Unit B15 Landers RdStudio ,1BA$2.50
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63
74 Beach St, Unit Unit #3-374 Beach St2BR,1BA$2.87
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,665 to $7,342. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $1,750 to $22,500.

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 $1,750 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,389.

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 $5,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.

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