What's the average rent in Reading, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Reading, MA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Reading, MA is $3,200 per month, which is 68% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,200

0.0%No change month over month

9.3%$272 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,023

HOUSES

$3,300

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Reading, MA at $3,023 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,300 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,975
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Reading, MA is $1,975 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,250
All	$2,750

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Reading, MA is $1,950 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,250 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$5,850
All	$3,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Reading, MA is $3,300 per month, followed by $3,150 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,850 for a 4 bedroom house.