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856 Main St #2, Reading, MA 01867, USA
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Amenities for 856 Main St #2
Features
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Other
| Six Rooms |
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About 856 Main St #2
Property Status: Active Beautiful, spacious and sunny 2 beds, 1 bath on the 2nd floor of a 2-family home. This unit offers nice updated white kitchen, and full bath, dining and living room, two bedrooms, master bedroom offers a walk-in closet. Another small room can be used as a walk-in closet/dressing room, office or whatever you like. In unit washer/dryer located in the basement, full walk-up attic offering plenty of storage. This unit is complete with central air, plenty of parking and a beautiful, dedicated backyard. Located just minutes from commuter rail, Burbank YMCA and major highways you'll enjoy minute walk to Reading vibrant downtown shops and restaurants. Landlord requires first, last and security deposit. Credit check will be required. Available July 1st. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 856 Main St #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Address details
| Zip code | 01867 |
|---|---|
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Reading
2-bedroom apartments at 856 Main St #2 cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Reading.
Median rents as of Jul 4 2026.
Reading
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,259 |
| August 2024 | $3,290 |
| September 2024 | $3,590 |
| October 2024 | $3,212 |
| November 2024 | $3,045 |
| December 2024 | $3,065 |
| January 2025 | $3,195 |
| February 2025 | $3,195 |
| March 2025 | $2,906 |
| April 2025 | $2,820 |
| May 2025 | $3,472 |
| June 2025 | $3,435 |
| July 2025 | $3,451 |
| August 2025 | $3,383 |
| October 2025 | $2,650 |
| December 2025 | $2,700 |
| January 2026 | $2,914 |
| February 2026 | $2,812 |
| March 2026 | $2,994 |
| April 2026 | $3,243 |
| May 2026 | $3,165 |
| June 2026 | $3,438 |
| July 2026 | $3,589 |
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Can I afford to live at 856 Main St #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$116,000/yr
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Schools near 856 Main St #2
Rise Preschool
62 oakland rd
reading, MA, 1867
PKPublic
Birch Meadow Elementary School
27 a b lord dr
reading, MA, 1867
K-5Public
A-
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
333 charles st
reading, MA, 1867
K-5Public
B+
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
16 edgemont ave
reading, MA, 1867
K-5Public
A-
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
365 summer ave
reading, MA, 1867
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Reading near 856 Main St #2
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 856 Main St #2, Reading
Groceries
6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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