Reading, MA rental market
Last updated August 9, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Reading, MA is $2,753.
$2,753
-$147
-$837
30
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,595 to $5,695.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $837 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,336 | $3,200 |
| Feb | $2,661 | $2,929 |
| Mar | $2,375 | $2,700 |
| Apr | $2,618 | $2,640 |
| May | $2,958 | $2,650 |
| Jun | $3,000 | $2,800 |
| Jul | $3,140 | $2,650 |
| Aug | $3,245 | $3,000 |
| Sep | $3,590 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $3,150 | No data |
| Dec | $3,200 | 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 31% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Reading, MA?
The average rent in Reading, MA is $2,753.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Reading, MA?
Houses in Reading, MA rent between $1,595 - $5,695 with an average rent of $2,753.
3. How has the rent in Reading, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Reading, MA decreased by $837
4. How much has the rent in Reading, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Reading, MA decreased by $147
5. How many available rentals are there in Reading, MA?
There are currently 30 rentals available in Reading, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Reading, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Reading, MA is $2,753 — 31.1% higher the national average of $2,100.