Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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219 Albion St, Unit 3
$1,800
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219 Albion St, Unit 3

219 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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246 Salem St, Unit 4
$2,050
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$2,050

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246 Salem St, Unit 4

246 Salem StWakefield, MA 01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
property at 21 Sanborn St

$1,795

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$1,795

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21 Sanborn St

ReadingMA01867

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property at 37 Crystal St

$1,950

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$1,950

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37 Crystal St

MelroseMA02176
property at 10 Chestnut St

$2,000

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10 Chestnut St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 513-517-517 Franklin St

$2,050

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$2,050

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property at 150 Green St

$2,100

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150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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$2,100

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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Stoneham House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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30 Howard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Howard St

30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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7 Falmouth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Falmouth St

7 Falmouth StSaugus, MA 01906
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411 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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119 West Wyoming
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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30 Pomeworth Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Pomeworth Street

30 Pomeworth StStoneham, MA 02180

Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wakefield, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,750. Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Melrose Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 6 Dragon Court Cir Model at 6 Dragon Court Cir, Unit NA starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Walnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
6 Dragon Court Cir, Unit NA6 Dragon Court Cir4BR,1.5BA$0.28
46 Yale Ave, Unit 46A46 Yale Ave2BR,2BA$2.34
Stonehill TowersTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.11
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.35
43 Union St, Unit #143 Union St3BR,1.5BA$2.25
EverlyTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,137 SF)2BR,2BA$2.44
39 Gould St, Unit 39 Gould St.39 Gould St2BR,1BA$2.52
47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 747 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.46
286 Albion St, Unit #2286 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wakefield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wakefield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wakefield is at Leisure Lane Apartments listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment is $1,975 at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wakefield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wakefield is starting from $2,195 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Elms and starts from $3,066.

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