
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA (128 Rentals)


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Colonial Point Apartments

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The Basin

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Aster at the Summit

Grayson Lofts

27-37 Water St

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Everly

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391 Main St

933 Main St

Wrenly

278 Water St

The Franklin

39-41 Richardson Ave

598 North

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Brightview Wakefield

198 Albion Flats

The Americana Wakefield

1053-1059 Main St

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The Devon at Weiss Farm
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Towne Estates

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Stonehill Towers

30 Haven

Mill Street Gardens

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Reading Commons

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wakefield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Studio Apartments | $2,586 | $1,845 | $3,450 |
Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,850 | $8,429 |
| Wakefield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,488 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Wakefield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,013 | $2,700 | $5,662 |
| Wakefield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,034 | $3,950 | $6,119 |
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Largest Available Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wakefield, MA is found at Stonehill Towers in the West Side neighborhood and is 986 square feet priced from $2,400. The Basin in the Wakefield neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 932 square feet and currently listed start at $3,537. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wakefield:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Towers | 1 Bedroom | 986 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| The Basin | A5-G2P | 932 Sq Ft | $3,537 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 1BR/1.0BA | 925 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Hanover Stoneham | G | 900 Sq Ft | $3,533 |
| Alta Clara | 1E1 | 899 Sq Ft | $3,452 |
| Reading Commons | aa3- 1 Bed/1 Bath | 893 Sq Ft | $2,741 |
| Colonial Point Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 862 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Washington Crossing Apartments | Charles 1B1B | 859 Sq Ft | $2,513 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | One Bed Den | 820 Sq Ft | $3,332 |
| The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 817 Sq Ft | $2,578 |
Cheapest Available Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wakefield, MA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,950 at Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Wakefield 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Rockledge Apartments starting at $2,000 in the Greenwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wakefield is currently $2,895. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wakefield:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Mill Street Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,950 |
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,000 |
| 119 West Wyoming | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,095 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | $2,100 |
| Towne Estates | One Bedroom One Bathroom | $2,170 |
| Colonial Point Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,200 |
| Corey10 | 305 | $2,375 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | $2,388 |
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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 Mill Street Gardens listed at $1,950.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wakefield Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wakefield is $2,895.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wakefield Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wakefield is a 986 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at Stonehill Towers.
What is the average size for Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wakefield is currently 855 sq ft.
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