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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
North Reading, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in North Reading
$3,290/mo
60%vs previous year
The average rent in North Reading is $3,290 per month as of October 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,390 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Reading
5
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North Reading rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in North Reading, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in North Reading, MA
Average rent prices in North Reading have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 60% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
North Reading, MA
Rent prices in North Reading vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Reading is $2,978, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in North Reading run $2,964 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,814 | No Change | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $5,362 |  3% | 181% | |
2 bedroom | $3,060 | 9% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $4,515 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,425 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in North Reading, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,978 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,155 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,525 | 258% | - | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,814
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,362
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
181%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,060
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,515
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,425
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in North Reading, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,978
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,155
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
258%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in North Reading, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in North Reading, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in North Reading and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
North Reading
73%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Reading, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
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$3,011
2%Discover rentals in North Reading, MA
14h ago
100 Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$9,402
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
100 Lowell Rd, North Reading, MA 01864
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$9,402
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for North Reading, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the North Reading rental market.
How much is rent in North Reading?
The average rent in North Reading is $3,290 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Reading?
Average rent prices in North Reading have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 60% since last year.
How does North Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Reading is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,390 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in North Reading?
To comfortably afford rent in North Reading, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).