What's the average rent in Reading, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Reading, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Reading, MA is $2,724 per month, which is 39% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,724

-13.5%-$426 decrease month-over-month

-9.2%-$276 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,544

HOUSES

$4,100

TOWNHOUSES

$2,900

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Reading, MA at $2,544 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,100 per month. Townhomes average $2,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,724

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Reading, MA is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,150 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Reading, MA is $2,500 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Reading, MA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$4,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$4,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Reading, MA is $4,900 per month, followed by $3,150 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom house.