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North Reading, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Reading, MA is a Studio unit found at The Willows 55+ Community in the North Wilmington neighborhood priced from $1,550. Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows 55+ CommunityType DStudio,1BA$1,550
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,025
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2,050
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Reading, MA and Nearby

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Reading area is the $3.14 price per square foot C2A Model at Berry Farms in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value North Reading apartment is the 2BED 2BATH (AUG-SEP 2025) Model at Michaels Landing starting at $3,000 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the South Peabody neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Reading apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Berry FarmsC2A3BR,2BA$3.14
Michaels Landing2BED 2BATH (AUG-SEP 2025)2BR,2BA$2.61
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.93
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.55
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2.59
Inwood WestOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2.91
B4 Colonial Dr, Unit #5B4 Colonial Dr1BR,1BA$2.50
eaves Wilmington and Wilmington WestAF2-21BR,1BA$3.17
Lynnfield CommonsBarberry1BR,1BA$3.07
EverlyOne Bedroom One Bath (789 SF)1BR,1BA$3.17

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Getting Around North Reading, MA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Reading is at The Willows 55+ Community listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Reading Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Reading Apartment is $2,025 at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Reading Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Reading is starting from $2,195 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Royal Crest Estates North Andover and starts from $3,558.

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