Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $2,300 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Wakefield area of Wakefield.

property at 298 Main St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

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

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 15 W Water St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 4 Wakefield Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

4 Wakefield Ave, Unit 4

4 Wakefield Ave
WakefieldMA01880
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
35 Chestnut St, Unit 235 Chestnut St2BR,2BA$2.92
12 Avon St, Unit Apt #212 Avon St2BR,1BA$2.29
10 Richardson St, Unit Unit 210 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.56
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wakefield

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wakefield?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $5,585. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wakefield ranging from $2,300 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Wakefield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Wakefield ranges from $2,300 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,943.

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