
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montrose Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)
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27-37 Water St

Grayson Lofts

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224 Albion St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW, Unit BUNGALOW

19 Hart St

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41 Richardson Ave

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Everly

6 Walnut St

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The Basin

39-41 Richardson Ave

276 Albion St

Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included
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301 North Ave

259 Water St

The Residence at 581 Salem St

1 Salem St

136 Oak St

16 Indian Rock Dr

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Michaels Landing

The Arthur - Lynnfield
Montrose, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montrose?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Studio Apartments | $2,716 | $2,150 | $5,520 |
| Montrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,192 | $2,000 | $5,859 |
| Montrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,024 | $2,150 | $7,632 |
| Montrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,572 | $5,275 | $5,820 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Montrose Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA.
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Cheapest Available Montrose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montrose area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included priced from $2,100. 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 Montrose apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Colonial Point Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Everly | One Bedroom One Bath (789 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2,407 |
| The Basin | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,515 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, MA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $2.42 price per square foot FIRST FLOOR 2BED 2BATH Model at Michaels Landing in the in the West Peabody neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Colonial Point Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the West Peabody neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montrose apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaels Landing | FIRST FLOOR 2BED 2BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Colonial Point Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 224 Albion St, Unit 1 | 224 Albion St | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Residence at 581 Salem St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Everly | One Bedroom One Bath (789 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| MarketStreet Apartments | Bryant | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| The Basin | A1aP | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montrose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Montrose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montrose is under $2,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montrose?
The cheapest apartment in Montrose is Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Montrose costs $5,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montrose?
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 6 regular apartments in Montrose 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 Montrose?
Cheap apartments in Montrose have an average cost of $143 which is $5,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montrose.
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