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Rental Market Trends in Reading, MA

What is the average rent in Reading, MA?

$2,350/month

Average Rent

747 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Reading, MA is $2,350 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Reading one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Reading, you can expect to pay about $1,327 per month for a studio, $2,350 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,882 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,175 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,327/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,350/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,882/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,175/month
1,905 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,641/month
2,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Reading, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $91 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Reading, MA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Reading, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
12% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Reading?

Based on current rent prices, Johnson Woods and Reading" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Reading.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Johnson Woods
$2,815/month
892 Sq Ft
Reading
$2,912/month
778 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Reading?

Based on current rent prices, Reading and Johnson Woods" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Reading.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Reading
$2,912/month
778 Sq Ft
Johnson Woods
$2,815/month
892 Sq Ft

Which Reading neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Reading with the most apartments available are Reading and Johnson Woods" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Reading
$2,912/month
778 Sq Ft
Johnson Woods
$2,815/month
892 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Reading, MA?

Because the average rent in Reading is $2,350, you’ll want to make about $7,833 per month or $93,996 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.

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Apartment Averages

Johnson Woods

Reading, MA

Reading

Reading, MA

Studio
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$1,723/month
One Bedroom
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$2,580/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,956/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,207/month
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$3,150 Plus Fees

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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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