Reading, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Reading, MA?
Last updated March 9, 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
$0
Available rentals
26
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 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,200 | $3,100 |
| Feb | $2,929 | $3,165 |
| Mar | $2,700 | $3,200 |
| 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 COOL. 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 57% higher than the national average.
$3,150
$2,000
Rent in Reading, MA
We created a seamless online experience for you - from shopping on the largest rental network, to applying, to paying rent.
Post a rental listing
Easy-to-use tools let you list your property where millions of renters search each month. Plus, messaging and tenant screening are integrated into our listing platform to help you find and screen applicants faster.
Get startedLearn moreRent trends near Reading, MA
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Reading, MA?
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Reading, MA?
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Reading, MA?
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Reading, MA?
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Reading, MA?
6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Reading, MA?
7. How has the rent in Reading, MA changed in the last year?
8. How much has the rent in Reading, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
9. How many available rentals are there in Reading, MA?
10. How do rent prices in Reading, MA compare with the national average?
Zip codes in Reading, MA
