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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 16, 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$2.91
Leisure Lane Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Reading

What type of rentals are currently available in North Reading?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in North Reading, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $18,728. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Reading ranging from $1,775 to $11,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Reading ranges from $1,775 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,895.

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