Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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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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272 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880

Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

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 priced from $2,100. 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 bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
The ElmsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wakefield area is the $2.14 price per square foot 33 Salem St Model at 33 Salem St, Unit #1 in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Wakefield apartment is the 315 Albion St Model at 315 Albion St, Unit #1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 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.
33 Salem St, Unit #133 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
315 Albion St, Unit #1315 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
316 Albion St, Unit #1316 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
407 Lowell St, Unit #3407 Lowell St2BR,2BA$2.78
404 Lowell St, Unit #3404 Lowell St2BR,2BA$2.78
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
287 Albion St, Unit #2287 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63
30 Salem St, Unit #230 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.94
34 Salem St, Unit #234 Salem St1BR,1BA$2.94

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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA

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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 which is listed at $2,100, 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 $217 which is $3,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wakefield.

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