Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Reading, MA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, MA is $3,030. This is +55%, or $1,081, higher than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,030

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, MA is $3,030. This is +55%, or $1,081, higher than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

48%
44%
4%
4%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

85%
15%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Reading, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Reading, MA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Reading, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Reading, MA is $3,020. A 1-bedroom apartment in Reading, MA costs about $2,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,350. Houses for rent in Reading, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,990.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,690

5%

37%

2 bedroom

$2,891

17%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,365

66%

-

4 bedroom

$3,450

30%

12%

Studio

$2,332

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,332

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,690

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,891

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,365

Last 30 days

66%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Reading, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Reading, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bedford, MA.

Reading

Median rent price$3,030
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,204
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reading, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

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40 Village St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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83 Haven St #3C, Reading, MA 01867

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5d+ ago

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83 Haven St #6F, Reading, MA 01867

2 beds

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$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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19 Benjamin Ln, Reading, MA 01867

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2.5 baths

$5,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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