Cheap Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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132 Park St
$1,575Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

132 Park St

North Reading, MA 01864
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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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Reading, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reading Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reading, MA and Nearby

As of February 26, 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 37 Sylvan Ave Model at 37 Sylvan Ave starting at $4,200 with a $1.82 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.
181 Central St, Unit #11181 Central St2BR,1BA$0.24
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
29 Byron St, Unit 2929 Byron St2BR,2BA$0.63
27-37 Water St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.06
2 Fremont St, Unit 12 Fremont St2BR,1BA$1.84
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
271 Albion St, Unit #11271 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
7 Boline Pl, Unit 17 Boline Pl1BR,1BA$2.30
287 Albion St, Unit #2287 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38

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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 Grayson Lofts listed at $2,335.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Reading Apartment is $1,900 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 $3,867.

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