Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA (62 Rentals)

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10 Richardson St, Unit 2
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Richardson St, Unit 2

10 Richardson StWakefield, MA 01880
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35 Chestnut St, Unit 2
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Chestnut St, Unit 2

35 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
property at 4 Wakefield Ave
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4 Wakefield Ave, Unit 4

4 Wakefield Ave
WakefieldMA01880
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property at 206 Nahant St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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206 Nahant St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 40 Central St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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40 Central St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 298 Main St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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298 Main St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 15 W Water St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 35 Chestnut St
$3,450

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Base Rent$3,450

Total Monthly Price$3,450
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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35 Chestnut St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 175 North Ave
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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175 North Ave

WakefieldMA01880
property at 44 Church St
$4,200

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Base Rent$4,200

Total Monthly Price$4,200
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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44 Church St

WakefieldMA01880
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36 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

36 Crescent St

36 Crescent StWakefield, MA 01880
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11 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

11 Chestnut St

11 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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13 Chestnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

13 Chestnut St

13 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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14 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

14 Chestnut St

14 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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16 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

16 Chestnut St

16 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880

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391 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

391 Main St

391 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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31 Avon Ct
Studio Apartments

31 Avon Ct

31 Avon CtWakefield, MA 01880
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306 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 Main St

306 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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12 Princess St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12 Princess St

12 Princess StWakefield, MA 01880
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30 Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Chestnut St

30 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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175 North Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

175 North Ave

175 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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48 Water St
Studio Apartments

48 Water St

48 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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Wrenly
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wrenly

62 Foundry StWakefield, MA 01880

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8 Emerson St
Studio Apartments

8 Emerson St

8 Emerson StWakefield, MA 01880
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8 Wakefield Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Wakefield Ave

8 Wakefield AveWakefield, MA 01880
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8 Richardson St
Studio Apartments

8 Richardson St

8 Richardson StWakefield, MA 01880
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26 Salem St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

26 Salem St

26 Salem StWakefield, MA 01880
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5 Columbia Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Columbia Rd

5 Columbia RdWakefield, MA 01880
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217 Albion St
Studio Apartments

217 Albion St

217 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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248 Albion St
2 Bedroom Apartments

248 Albion St

248 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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147 Water St
2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Water St

147 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Parkside
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkside

184 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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642MAIN
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

642MAIN

642 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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Brook Bend II Condos
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Bend II Condos

266-272 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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27 Melvin St
Studio Apartments

27 Melvin St

27 Melvin StWakefield, MA 01880
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278 Water St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Water St

278 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Franklin
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franklin

100 Nahant StWakefield, MA 01880
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65 Valley St
Studio Apartments

65 Valley St

65 Valley StWakefield, MA 01880
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318 Water St
Studio Apartments

318 Water St

318 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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Brightview Wakefield
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightview Wakefield

21 Crescent 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wakefield

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Wakefield area of Wakefield, MA?

As of today, September 05, 2026, there are currently 62 available Downtown Wakefield apartments priced from $2,200 to $5,585, with an average monthly rent of $3,181.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Wakefield cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Wakefield range from $2,200 to $4,345. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,181.

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