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

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Aster at the Summit
Rent Specials
$2,695 - $2,920
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$2,320 - $4,080

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

Aster at the Summit

89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Basin
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$2,600 - $3,295
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$2,565 - $5,960
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$67

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$2,632 - $6,027
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The Basin

200-400 Quannapowitt PkyWakefield, MA 01880
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Everly
$2,497 - $8,026
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$2,182 - $11,412

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Everly

14 Audubon RdWakefield, MA 01880
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property at 298 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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298 Main St, Unit 298 Main

298 Main St
WakefieldMA01880
property at 4 Wakefield Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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4 Wakefield Ave, Unit 4

4 Wakefield Ave
WakefieldMA01880

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property at 298 Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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298 Main St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 69 Foundry St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

69 Foundry St

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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933 Main St
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933 Main St

933 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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Wrenly
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Wrenly

62 Foundry 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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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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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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The Elms
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The Elms

596 North AvenueWakefield, 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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1053-1059 Main St
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1053-1059 Main St

1053-1059 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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Avalon Saugus
Rent Specials
$2,580 - $3,041
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$2,108 - $3,680
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$106

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$2,214 - $3,786
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Avalon Saugus

861 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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MarketStreet Apartments
$3,165 - $3,524
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$3,165 - $14,166

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MarketStreet Apartments

150 King Rail DrLynnfield, MA 01940
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Towne Estates
Rent Specials
$2,170 - $2,320
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$2,170 - $2,595

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$2,170 - $2,595
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Towne Estates

209 Pleasant StMelrose, MA 02176
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Stonehill Towers
$2,500 - $2,600
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$2,500 - $3,300

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Stonehill Towers

5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
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30 Haven
$2,465 - $2,535
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$2,465 - $3,220

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$2,465 - $3,220
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30 Haven

30 Haven StReading, MA 01867
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Alta Clara
$3,048 - $3,785
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$3,048 - $4,957

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Alta Clara

21 Executive DrStoneham, MA 02180
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150 Green St, Unit 2C
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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150 Green St, Unit 2C

150 Green StMelrose, MA 02176
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property at 100 Ledgewood Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 15

100 Ledgewood Dr, Unit 412

100 Ledgewood Dr
StonehamMA02180

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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 The Basin in the Wakefield neighborhood and is 932 square feet priced from $3,362. APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $2,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wakefield:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BasinA5-G2P932 Sq Ft$3,362
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge1BRL5900 Sq Ft$2,700
Alta Clara1E1899 Sq Ft$3,551
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom862 Sq Ft$2,200
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B859 Sq Ft$2,495
The Devon at Weiss FarmOne Bed Den820 Sq Ft$3,309
Residences at Stevens PondThe Appleton817 Sq Ft$2,397
Corey1006811 Sq Ft$2,850
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,950
30 Haven1x1-BA750 Sq Ft$2,465

Cheapest Available Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 01, 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 119 West Wyoming starting at $1,950 in the Greenwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wakefield is currently $2,834. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wakefield:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,950
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA$1,950
Leisure Lane Apartmentslarge 1 bedroom$1,995
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,000
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom$2,100
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom$2,170
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom$2,200
Corey10305$2,375
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Peabody$2,380
Residences at Stevens PondThe Appleton$2,389

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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 $2,834.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wakefield is a 932 square feet unit starting from $3,362 at The Basin.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wakefield is currently 660 sq ft.

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