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Grayson Lofts
168 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,050 (15 Rentals)
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$2,400
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Base Rent$2,400
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12 Avon St, Unit Apt #2
12 Avon StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,700
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5 Spring Ave, Unit 2
5 Spring AveWakefield, MA 01880
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The Foundry Wakefield
69 Foundry StWakefield, MA 01880
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30 Chestnut St
30 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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175 North Ave
175 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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5 Columbia Rd
5 Columbia RdWakefield, MA 01880
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642MAIN
642 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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217 Albion St
217 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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1 Bedroom Apartments
301 North Ave
301 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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259 Water St
259 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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600 NORTH
600 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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The Americana Wakefield
415 Lowell StWakefield, MA 01880
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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Wakefield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Wakefield Studio Apartments | $2,496 | $2,464 | $2,530 |
| Downtown Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,379 | $5,585 |
| Downtown Wakefield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $2,200 | $4,345 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Wakefield Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wakefield area is the $2.92 price per square foot 35 Chestnut St Model at 35 Chestnut St, Unit 2 in the in the Greenwood neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Wakefield apartment is the 12 Avon St Model at 12 Avon St, Unit Apt #2 starting at $2,400 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Greenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Chestnut St, Unit 2 | 35 Chestnut St | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| 12 Avon St, Unit Apt #2 | 12 Avon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 10 Richardson St, Unit Unit 2 | 10 Richardson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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