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property at 12 Green St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Green St, Unit 2, Unit 2

12 Green St
ReadingMA01867
property at 11 Walnut St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Walnut St, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Walnut St
WakefieldMA01880

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property at 11 Chestnut St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

11 Chestnut St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

11 Chestnut St
WakefieldMA01880
property at 71 Montvale Ave

$1,975 - $2,025

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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71 Montvale Ave

StonehamMA02180

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property at 74 Beach St

$2,300 - $2,400

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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74 Beach St

WoburnMA01801
property at 124 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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124 Washington St

WoburnMA01801

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property at 5 Washington St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Washington St

ReadingMA01867

Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wakefield, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,795. Mill Street Gardens in the Nobility Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
Grayson LoftsS2Studio,1BA$2,095
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 452 Main St Model at 452 Main St, Unit 4 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
452 Main St, Unit 4452 Main St1BR,1BA$0.19
505 Main St, Unit 1505 Main St3BR,1BA$0.97
11 Linwood Ave, Unit 211 Linwood Ave4BR,1.5BA$2.03
110 Crescent Ave, Unit 1110 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
The Coolidge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
27 W Wyoming Ave, Unit #327 W Wyoming Ave2BR,1BA$2.60
8 Elm St, Unit 18 Elm St1BR,1BA$2.33
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield

What type of rentals are currently available in Wakefield?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,775 to $18,340. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wakefield ranging from $1,500 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wakefield ranges from $1,500 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,068.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wakefield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wakefield range from $2,695 to $6,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,650.

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