1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA (124 Rentals)

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The Basin
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$2,490 - $3,346
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$2,470 - $6,450
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$2,579 - $6,559
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The Basin

200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
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Aster at the Summit
Rent Specials
$2,494 - $2,795
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$2,310 - $4,230

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$2,310 - $4,230
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Aster at the Summit

89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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Colonial Point Apartments
$2,200 - $2,400
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$2,200 - $2,950

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$2,200 - $2,950
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Colonial Point Apartments

95 Audubon RdWakefield, MA 01880
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Everly
$2,536 - $4,125
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$2,536 - $9,559

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$2,536 - $9,559
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026

Everly

14 Audubon RdWakefield, MA 01880
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219 Albion St, Unit 3
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

219 Albion St, Unit 3

219 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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property at 59 Spring St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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59 Spring St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 301 North St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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301 North St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 198 Albion St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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198 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 12 Melrose Terrace

$2,250

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$2,250

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12 Melrose Terrace

WakefieldMA01880
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5 Columbia Rd
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5 Columbia Rd

5 Columbia RdWakefield, MA 01880
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642MAIN
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642MAIN

642 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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306 Main St
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306 Main St

306 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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391 Main St
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391 Main St

391 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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278 Water St
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278 Water St

278 Water StWakefield, MA 01880

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933 Main St
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933 Main St

933 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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62 Foundry St
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62 Foundry St

62 Foundry StWakefield, MA 01880
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13 Chestnut St
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13 Chestnut St

13 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Franklin
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The Franklin

100 Nahant StWakefield, MA 01880
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Brightview Wakefield
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Brightview Wakefield

21 Crescent StWakefield, MA 01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
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39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
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598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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301 North Ave
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301 North Ave

301 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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1053-1059 Main St
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1053-1059 Main St

1053-1059 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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198 Albion Flats
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198 Albion Flats

198 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Devon at Weiss Farm
Rent Specials
$2,794 - $2,930
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$2,318 - $5,333

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$2,318 - $5,333
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The Devon at Weiss Farm

168 Franklin StStoneham, MA 02180
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Towne Estates
Rent Specials
$2,120 - $2,220
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$2,120 - $2,595

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$2,120 - $2,595
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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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Reading Commons
Rent Specials
$2,427 - $2,532
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$2,427 - $8,244

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$2,427 - $8,244
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Reading Commons

7 Archstone CirReading, MA 01867
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Alta Clara
$2,692 - $3,093
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$2,692 - $6,385

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$2,692 - $6,385
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Alta Clara

21 Executive DrStoneham, MA 02180
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Windsor Radio Factory
$2,530 - $2,840
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$2,530 - $7,414

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$2,530 - $7,414
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Windsor Radio Factory

1000 Stone PlMelrose, MA 02176
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Windsor at Oak Grove
$2,325 - $5,275
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$2,325 - $6,995

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$2,325 - $6,995
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Windsor at Oak Grove

12 Island Hill AveMelrose, MA 02176
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Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wakefield, MA is found at APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood and is 1,275 square feet priced from $3,000. Nexxus Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,034 square feet and currently listed start at $2,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wakefield:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge1BR/1.5BA1,275 Sq Ft$3,000
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Wakefield1,034 Sq Ft$2,475
Avalon SaugusAM10L978 Sq Ft$2,597
The BasinA8962 Sq Ft$3,305
Windsor at Oak GroveA7961 Sq Ft$2,870
Hanover StonehamGa900 Sq Ft$2,431
Alta Clara1E1899 Sq Ft$3,019
Reading Commonsaa3- 1 Bed/1 Bath893 Sq Ft$2,497

Cheapest Available Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wakefield, MA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,975 at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included in the Greenwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Wakefield 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Melrose Terrace starting at $2,100 in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wakefield is currently $2,758. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wakefield:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included1BR/1.0BA$1,975
Melrose Terrace1 Bedroom$2,100
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom$2,100
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom$2,120
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A$2,200
Mill Street HeightsB$2,275

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wakefield Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wakefield with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wakefield is at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included listed at $1,975.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wakefield Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wakefield is $2,758.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wakefield Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wakefield is a 1,275 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge.

What is the average size for Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wakefield is currently 683 sq ft.

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