Reading, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Reading, MA?
Last updated January 19, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Reading, MA is $3,150.
Average rent
$3,150
Month-over-month change
+$75
Year-over-year change
+$315
Available rentals
24
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $5,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $315 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,200 | $3,100 |
| Feb | $2,929 | No data |
| Mar | $2,700 | No data |
| Apr | $2,640 | No data |
| May | $2,650 | No data |
| Jun | $2,800 | No data |
| Jul | $2,650 | No data |
| Aug | $3,000 | No data |
| Sep | $2,469 | No data |
| Oct | $2,250 | No data |
| Nov | $3,150 | No data |
| Dec | $2,948 | No data |
Market temperature
The Reading, MA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Reading, MA is 58% higher than the national average.
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