Cheap Homes for Rent near Reading, MA from $1,850 (19 Rentals)

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property at 74 Beach St

$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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74 Beach St, Unit 5-1

74 Beach St
WoburnMA01801
property at 74 Beach St

$1,850

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$1,850

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74 Beach St

WoburnMA01801
property at 84 Franklin St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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84 Franklin St, Unit 2

84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
property at B2 Colonial Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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B2 Colonial Dr

AndoverMA01810
property at 33 Montvale Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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33 Montvale Ave

WoburnMA01801
property at 35 Prospect St

$1,950 - $2,100

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$2,100

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35 Prospect St

WoburnMA01801

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property at 298 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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298 Main St, Unit 298 Main

298 Main St
WakefieldMA01880
property at 298 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

298 Main St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 20-22 Emerson St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20-22 Emerson St

StonehamMA02180
property at 982 Main St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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982 Main St

WoburnMA01801
property at 15 W Water St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 27 Highland St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 Highland St

WoburnMA01801
property at 100 Ledgewood Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 15

100 Ledgewood Dr, Unit 412

100 Ledgewood Dr
StonehamMA02180

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Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Reading, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood priced from $1,950. Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Leisure Lane Apartmentslarge 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Edgewood ApartmentsLilac1BR,1BA$2,040
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $2.22 price per square foot 58 Temple St Model at 58 Temple St, Unit 1 in the in the North Woburn neighborhood starting from $3,990. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 24 Haverhill St Model at 24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment starting at $2,700 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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.
58 Temple St, Unit 158 Temple St3BR,1BA$2.22
24 Haverhill St, Unit Amazing In-law Apartment24 Haverhill St1BR,2BA$1.86
Bell Reading CommonsB2A2BR,2BA$2.95
16 Federal St, Unit Sunny Room16 Federal St2BR,1BA$2.23
Inwood WestAbbott Loft (A1BL)1BR,1BA$2.51
48 Pleasant Street2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.97
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.90
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
30 Haven1x1-BA1BR,1BA$3.09
Edgewood ApartmentsLilac - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in Reading?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $8,253. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Reading ranging from $1,850 to $6,000.

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 $1,850 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,178.

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 $3,420 to $6,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,550.

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