Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Reading, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Reading
$3,245/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Reading is $3,245 per month as of September 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reading
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of 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 Reading, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Reading, MA
Average rent prices in Reading have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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
Reading, MA
Rent prices in Reading vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Reading is $3,000, whereas a house costs $3,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,676 |  2% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,695 | 7% | 119% | |
2 bedroom | $3,066 | 15% | 152% | |
3 bedroom | $4,503 | 2% | 57% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | No Change | 2% |
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 Reading, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 12% | 21% | |
Houses | $3,825 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,676
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
119%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,066
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
152%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,503
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
2%
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 Reading, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Reading, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Reading and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Reading
71%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reading, MA is 9% higher than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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23%$2,900
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35%$2,636
34%$2,867
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54%$2,978
1%Discover rentals in Reading, MA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
3 Summit Dr #55, Reading, MA 01867
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
79 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
24 Bolton St #NA, Reading, MA 01867
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
30 Taylor Dr, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
3 baths
$4,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
57 Augustus Ct #4008, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d ago
72 Linden St, Reading, MA 01867
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
24 Bolton St #NA, Reading, MA 01867
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
79 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
24 Bolton St #NA, Reading, MA 01867
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
57 Augustus Ct #4008, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d ago
72 Linden St, Reading, MA 01867
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
3 Summit Dr #55, Reading, MA 01867
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reading
24 Bolton St #NA, Reading, MA 01867
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
79 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
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Frequently asked questions for Reading, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Reading rental market.
How much is rent in Reading?
The average rent in Reading is $3,245 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reading?
Average rent prices in Reading have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.
How does Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Reading is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,345 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Reading?
To comfortably afford rent in Reading, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/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).