580 Salem St
WakefieldMA01880
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68 Valley St
WakefieldMA01880
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$1,995
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124 Salem St, Unit D
124 Salem StWakefield, MA 01880
124 Salem St
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,050
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184 Broadway St, Unit #3
184 Broadway StWakefield, MA 01880
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246 Salem St, Unit 4
246 Salem StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,100
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34 Richardson St, Unit #2
34 Richardson StWakefield, MA 01880
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27-37 Water St
27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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$1,665 - $2,525
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLeisure Lane Apartments
100 Leisure LnStoneham, MA 02180
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$1,725
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223 Essex St, Unit 4
223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
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$1,780
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Studio Apartments Available Now182 Central St
182 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
21 Sanborn St
ReadingMA01867
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192 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #10
192 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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$1,900
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157 Franklin St, Unit #B2
157 Franklin StStoneham, MA 02180
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$1,949
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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Saugus
832 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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51 Hancock St
51 Hancock StStoneham, MA 02180
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now52 Mill St
52 Mill StWoburn, MA 01801
513-517-517 Franklin St
MelroseMA02176
150 Green St
MelroseMA02176
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40 Hurd St
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St, Unit 1
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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40 Hurd St, Unit 1
40 Hurd StMelrose, MA 02176
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Stoneham House
180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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30 Howard St
30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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7 Falmouth St
7 Falmouth StSaugus, MA 01906
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411 Main St
411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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119 West Wyoming
119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176
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30 Pomeworth Street
30 Pomeworth StStoneham, MA 02180
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Wakefield, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wakefield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Wakefield Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $1,665 | $4,065 |
| Cheap Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $1,725 | $5,859 |
| Cheap Wakefield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,329 | $2,050 | $7,769 |
| Cheap Wakefield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,998 | $2,600 | $5,149 |
| Cheap Wakefield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Leisure Lane Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $1.73 price per square foot 93 Meridian St Model at 93 Meridian St, Unit 2 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge starting at $3,015 with a $2.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 93 Meridian St, Unit 2 | 93 Meridian St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 43 Union St, Unit #1 | 43 Union St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.25 |
| 68 High St, Unit 2 | 68 High St | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 15 Landers Rd, Unit B | 15 Landers Rd | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
| 47 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 7 | 47 W Wyoming Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Colonial Point Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 34 Richardson St, Unit #2 | 34 Richardson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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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 $1,665.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment is $1,945 at Leisure Lane Apartments.
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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