Edgewood Apartments
100-110 Lowell Rd,
North Reading, MA 01864
1-2 Beds | $2,199 - $8,884
Rental Market Trends in North Reading, MA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in North Reading, MA is $2,635/month.
Rent in North Reading is 58% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,635/month
Average Rent
818 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.8%
Change / Year
32
Available Apartments
North Reading rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in North Reading average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in North Reading average $2,635 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in North Reading average $2,688 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in North Reading average or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in North Reading, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.8%, which averages out to $179 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in North Reading, MA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
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Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Reading, MA?
Because the average rent in North Reading is $2,635, you’ll want to make about $8,783 per month or $105,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does North Reading, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare North Reading, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the North Reading Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Reading
Avg Rent: $2,484/month
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Lynnfield
Avg Rent: $2,842/month
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Wilmington
Avg Rent: $2,667/month
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Wakefield
Avg Rent: $2,752/month
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North Andover
Avg Rent: $2,575/month
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Andover
Avg Rent: $2,373/month
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Peabody
Avg Rent: $2,366/month
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Danvers
Avg Rent: $2,407/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in North Reading?
The average rent in North Reading is $2,635 per month, which is 58.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in North Reading?
Rents in North Reading, MA are increasing, with prices up 6.8% year-over-year and $179 more per month.
What rent range is most common in North Reading?
In North Reading, MA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.