Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Reading, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Reading
$3,227/mo
47%vs previous year
The average rent in Reading is $3,227 per month as of October 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,327 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reading
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 10% over the last month and have increased by 47% 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 $3,050, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $7,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,290.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,107 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,495 | 3% | 84% | |
2 bedroom | $3,290 | 5% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $4,515 |  2% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 3% |
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 | $3,050 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,125 | 38% | 25% | |
Houses | $4,000 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $1,688 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,107
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
84%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,290
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,515
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
3%
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
$3,050
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
25%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Rooms
Average rent
$1,688
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
70%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reading, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,670
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60%$3,364
44%$3,011
2%Discover rentals in Reading, MA
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
79 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
72 Linden St, Reading, MA 01867
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
160 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
9 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
79 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
160 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
9 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
72 Linden St, Reading, MA 01867
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
76 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
79 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Reading
160 Washington St, Reading, MA 01867
2 beds
9 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $3,227 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reading?
Average rent prices in Reading have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.
How does Reading rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Reading is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,327 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 $129,000/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).