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property at 104 W Emerson St

104 W Emerson St, Unit 3

104 W Emerson St
MelroseMA02176

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property at 4 Melrose St

4 Melrose St, Unit #3

4 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 72 Linden St

72 Linden St

ReadingMA01867
property at 10 Montrose Ave

10 Montrose Ave

WakefieldMA01880

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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 $1,750. 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$1,750
Mill Street Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Gardencrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of September 13, 2025 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 18 Union St Model at 18 Union St, Unit 2 starting at $3,300 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Reading 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
18 Union St, Unit 218 Union St4BR,1BA$2.09
40 Hurd St, Unit #240 Hurd St4BR,1BA$2.20
Stonehill TowersTwo Bedroom Corner Unit2BR,2BA$2.08
1 Fulton St1 Fulton St2BR,1BA$2.25
Michaels Landing2BED 2BATH (OCT-NOV 2025)2BR,2BA$2.50
159 Main St159 Main St2BR,2BA$2.67
Gardencrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.55
Mill Street Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield

What type of rentals are currently available in Wakefield?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $12,370. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wakefield ranging from $1,650 to $22,500.

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 $1,650 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,068.

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 $2,500 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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