Cheap Homes for Rent in Wakefield, MA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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property at 104 W Emerson St

$1,485

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$1,485

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

104 W Emerson St, Unit 5a

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176
property at 84 Franklin St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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84 Franklin St, Unit 2

84 Franklin St
StonehamMA02180
property at 276 Albion St

$1,995 - $2,600

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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276 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 340 Main St

$2,100 - $2,650

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$2,100

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340 Main St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 28 Sargent St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 Sargent St

MelroseMA02176
property at 115 Upham St

$2,400

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$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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115 Upham St

MelroseMA02176
property at 320 Fellsview Terrace

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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320 Fellsview Terrace

StonehamMA02180
property at 11 Columbia Rd

$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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11 Columbia Rd
WakefieldMA01880

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property at 558 Main St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

558 Main St

StonehamMA02180

Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wakefield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rockledge Apartments in the Greenwood neighborhood priced from $2,000. 119 West Wyoming in the Greenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockledge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
119 West Wyoming1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Towne EstatesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,170
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Dragon Court Cir Model at 3 Dragon Court Cir, Unit 3 Dragon Court Cir in the in the Walnut Hill neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 23 Rendall Pl Model at 23 Rendall Pl, Unit Unit 2 starting at $3,950 with a $2.19 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.
3 Dragon Court Cir, Unit 3 Dragon Court Cir3 Dragon Court Cir3BR,1.5BA$1.27
23 Rendall Pl, Unit Unit 223 Rendall Pl4BR,2BA$2.19
Michaels LandingFIRST FLOOR CORNER2BR,2BA$2.42
872 Main St, Unit Unit 1872 Main St2BR,1BA$2.86
32 Pond St, Unit A32 Pond St2BR,1BA$2.45
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
Colonial Point Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.92
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
40 Hurd St40 Hurd St1BR,1BA$2.80

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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 $1,800 to $18,330. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wakefield ranging from $1,485 to $15,000.

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 $1,485 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,152.

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 $1,800 to $18,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,950.

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