Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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34 Chestnut St

WakefieldMA01880
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30 Crescent St

WakefieldMA01880
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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

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72 Linden St

ReadingMA01867
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283 Vinton St, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895

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283 Vinton St, Unit A

283 Vinton StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St
$2,100
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40 Hurd St

40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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150 Green St

MelroseMA02176
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121 Franklin St

StonehamMA02180
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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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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. 119 West Wyoming in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,750
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.30 price per square foot 6 Dragon Court Cir Model at 6 Dragon Court Cir, Unit NA in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 5 Howard St Model at 5 Howard St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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.
6 Dragon Court Cir, Unit NA6 Dragon Court Cir4BR,1.5BA$0.30
5 Howard St, Unit 15 Howard St1BR,1BA$0.22
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
7 Cypress Park, Unit 17 Cypress Park4BR,2BA$1.45
4 Central St, Unit Lakeside Apt4 Central St2BR,1BA$1.80
Stonehill TowersTwo Bedroom Corner Unit2BR,2BA$2.01
APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.43
666 Main St, Unit 1666 Main St3BR,1BA$2.08
220 Hancock St, Unit 1220 Hancock St2BR,1BA$2.14
1 Railroad Ave, Unit Apt1 1st Floor1 Railroad Ave1BR,1BA$2.35

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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

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27 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,795 at 119 West Wyoming.

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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