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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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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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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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5 Columbia Rd
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5 Columbia Rd

5 Columbia RdWakefield, 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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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 $3,550. Stonehill Towers in the West Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 986 square feet and currently listed start at $2,500. 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$3,550
Stonehill TowersOne Bedroom986 Sq Ft$2,500
The BasinA9985 Sq Ft$3,416
Windsor at Oak GroveA7961 Sq Ft$3,195
Hanover StonehamG900 Sq Ft$3,022
Alta Clara1E1899 Sq Ft$3,642

Cheapest Available Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 16, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wakefield, MA is the large 1 bedroom Model starting from $1,850 at Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Wakefield 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 119 West Wyoming starting at $1,850 in the Greenwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wakefield is currently $3,109. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wakefield:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Leisure Lane Apartmentslarge 1 bedroom$1,850
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA$1,850
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,950

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Getting Around Wakefield, MA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 Leisure Lane Apartments listed at $1,850.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wakefield is $3,109.

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 $3,550 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 667 sq ft.

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