Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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ReadingMA01867
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132 Park St

North ReadingMA01864

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39-41 Richardson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Stoneham House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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411 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880

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 $1,705. Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Reading apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,705
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Reading area is the $0.24 price per square foot 181 Central St Model at 181 Central St, Unit #11 in the in the Nobility Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Reading apartment is the 32 Pine St Model at 32 Pine St, Unit 32 Pine St starting at $2,900 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Nobility Hill 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.
181 Central St, Unit #11181 Central St2BR,1BA$0.24
32 Pine St, Unit 32 Pine St32 Pine St2BR,1.5BA$2.76
2 Fremont St, Unit 12 Fremont St2BR,1BA$1.84
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.88
32 Pine St, Unit 3232 Pine St2BR,1.5BA$2.90
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H3 Stonehill Dr1BR,1BA$2.48
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
7 Boline Pl, Unit 17 Boline Pl1BR,1BA$2.30
286 Albion St, Unit #2286 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65

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Getting Around Reading, MA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reading Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Reading?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Reading is at Leisure Lane Apartments listed at $1,705.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $1,800 at Mill Street Gardens.

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

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

What is the most affordable Reading Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Reading Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Emery Flats and starts from $3,951.

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