Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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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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5 Columbia Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Columbia Rd

5 Columbia RdWakefield, MA 01880
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642MAIN
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

642MAIN

642 Main StWakefield, MA 01880

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217 Albion St
Studio Apartments

217 Albion St

217 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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301 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 North Ave

301 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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259 Water St
2 Bedroom Apartments

259 Water St

259 Water 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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600 NORTH
2 Bedroom Apartments

600 NORTH

600 North AveWakefield, MA 01880

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Cheapest Available Downtown Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wakefield area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included priced from $2,000. 27-37 Water St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wakefield apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
The ElmsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wakefield area is the $3.18 price per square foot One Bed Model at The Elms in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Wakefield apartment is the 273 Albion St Model at 273 Albion St, Unit #23 starting at $2,500 with a $3.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.18
273 Albion St, Unit #23273 Albion St2BR,1BA$3.03
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$3.00
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating includedOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.44
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wakefield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wakefield?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wakefield is Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Wakefield costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Wakefield?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Wakefield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Wakefield?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Wakefield have an average cost of $378 which is $3,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wakefield.

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