Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Reading, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Reading
$3,005/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Reading is $3,005 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reading
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,250, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $2,748 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,792 |  2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,780 | 2% | 142% | |
2 bedroom | $3,771 | 13% | 96% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 25% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $5,100 | 18% | 12% |
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 | $3,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 4% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,792
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,780
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
142%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,771
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
96%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
12%
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
$3,250
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
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
56%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reading, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,205
$2,800
20%$3,178
50%$2,300
24%$3,180
$3,956
3%$3,150
20%$2,025
17%$2,697
13%$3,171
120%$3,420
46%$2,755
5%Discover rentals in Reading, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
83 Haven St #6F, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
856 Main St #2, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d 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
2d 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
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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
856 Main St #2, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
83 Haven St #6F, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
83 Haven St #6F, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reading
856 Main St #2, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d 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 $3,005 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reading?
Average rent prices in Reading have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Reading is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $120,000/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).