Average Rent in Reading, MA
What is the average rent in Reading, MA?
The average listed apartment rent in Reading, MA is $4,115 per month, last observed July 29, 2026. This sample includes 3 priced apartments in 1 building. Current availability is not confirmed.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
1 apartment buildings, 3 units. Asking prices last verified July 29, 2026, with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Reading, MAAvg Rent
$4,115/mo
market average
Cheapest
$3,650/mo
Reading Commons
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
3
as of July 29, 2026
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Reading, MA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Commons 7 Archstone Cir, Reading, MA 01867, USA | $3,650 as of Jul 29 | $4,115 | $2.75/ft² | 4.4 (65) | 3 |
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Reading, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Reading, MA is $4,115 per month, based on 3 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,650 at Reading Commons to $4,996 at Reading Commons.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | $3,674/mo | $3,650/mo | 2 |
| 3 Bed | $4,996/mo | $4,996/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent from our most recent verified check (July 29, 2026). Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Reading, MA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Reading, MA averages $4,115/mo . At the local median household income of $163,725, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Reading, MA at $1,722/mo. The current tracked market average runs 139% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Reading, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Reading, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$165,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,115/mo.
Comfortable income
$198,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,650/mo), you need to earn at least $146,000/year.
Median household income in Reading, MA is $163,725 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Reading, MA
Overall prices in Reading, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Reading, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,115 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $8,743/mo |
Population
25,448
Median household income
$163,725
Census median rent
$1,722/mo
Census rent burden
24.7%
Median age
44.1
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Reading, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Reading, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,247 | -45% | +7.4% | 33 |
| Boston, MA | $4,532 | +10% | -6.3% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,051 | -26% | -0.3% | 16 |
| Haverhill, MA | $2,635 | -36% | -0.5% | 13 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,376 | -18% | -3% | 11 |
| Weymouth, MA | $2,458 | -40% | -3.2% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Reading, MA?
The average listed apartment rent in Reading, MA is $4,115 per month, last observed July 29, 2026. This sample includes 3 priced apartments in 1 building. Current availability is not confirmed.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Reading, MA?
The lowest listed rent in Reading, MA was $3,650 per month when last verified July 29, 2026.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Reading, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Reading, MA average $3,674/mo. Units start from $3,650/mo across 2 units recently listed.
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