
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greenwood Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
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27-37 Water St

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Melrose Terrace

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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW

998 Main St

111 Albion St

Grayson Lofts

39-41 Richardson Ave
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276 Albion St

Rockledge Apartments

37 Crystal St

22 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 26

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223 Essex St

104 W Emerson St, Unit 3

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 4

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 4
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147 W Wyoming Ave

43 Pomeworth St, Unit 34

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 11

191 W Wyoming Ave, Unit 11

4 Melrose St, Unit #3

135-137 Lynde St

21 Spring St

19 Spring St
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340 Main St

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40 Hurd St

150 Green St

53 Pearl St

836 Main St

11 Taylor St

7 Falmouth St

30 Howard St
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119 W Wyoming Ave

32 Tappan St.
Greenwood, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greenwood?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Studio Apartments | $2,511 | $1,900 | $3,600 |
| Greenwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,700 | $5,859 |
| Greenwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $2,200 | $4,366 |
| Greenwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
| Greenwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,725 | $3,950 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greenwood Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA.
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Cheapest Available Greenwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greenwood area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rockledge Apartments 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 Greenwood apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Essex Landing Saugus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Corey10 | 305 | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Atwood | Studio-S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,375 |
| The Devon at Weiss Farm | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,410 |
| NOBO | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,449 |
| The Coolidge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenwood, MA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenwood area is the $2.81 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Coolidge Apartments in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Greenwood apartment is the 295 Lebanon St Model at 295 Lebanon St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coolidge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 295 Lebanon St, Unit 2 | 295 Lebanon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Alta Clara | 1E1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Essex Landing Saugus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| The Residences at Stevens Pond | The Appleton | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Corey10 | 06 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| 40 Hurd St | 40 Hurd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| NOBO | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| Rockledge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greenwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greenwood is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greenwood?
The cheapest apartment in Greenwood is Rockledge Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Greenwood costs $17,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greenwood?
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 3 regular apartments in Greenwood 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 Greenwood?
Cheap apartments in Greenwood have an average cost of $268 which is $17,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greenwood.
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