Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Reading, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Reading

$3,585/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Reading is $3,585 per month as of June 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,635 more per month.

$3.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Reading

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Reading rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 6% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $3,207, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Reading run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,920.

Listings

Studio

$2,769

2%

-

1 bedroom

$2,885

9%

61%

2 bedroom

$3,352

31%

34%

3 bedroom

$4,275

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,769

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,885

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

61%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,352

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$3,585
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,165
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reading, MA is 13% higher than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

Discover rentals in Reading, MA

166 High Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Reading

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $3,585 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Reading?

Average rent prices in Reading have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Reading rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Reading is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,635 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 $143,000/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).

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