41 Richardson Ave
WakefieldMA01880
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27-37 Water St
27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,200
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$2,200
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34 Armory St, Unit BUNGALOW
34 Armory StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,250 - $5,859
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30Grayson Lofts
168 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,320 - $4,105
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Aster at the Summit
89 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,395
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$2,395
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63 Cedar St, Unit Wakefield
63 Cedar StWakefield, MA 01880
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34 Salem St
WakefieldMA01880
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$2,450 - $3,175
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNexxus Apartments
105 Hopkins StWakefield, MA 01880
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$2,750 - $4,200
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Elms
596 North AvenueWakefield, MA 01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
276 Albion St
WakefieldMA01880
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Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included
11 Bartley StWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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600 NORTH
600 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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301 North Ave
301 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
248 Albion St
WakefieldMA01880
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182 Central St, Unit 1
182 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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$1,795 - $2,375
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17Leisure Lane Apartments
100 Leisure LnStoneham, MA 02180
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295 Main St
ReadingMA01867
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Stonehill Towers
5 Stonehill DrStoneham, MA 02180
7 Stonehill Dr
StonehamMA02180
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159 Main St
159 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
208 Gazebo Cir, Unit 208 Gazebo
208 Gazebo Cir
ReadingMA01867
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Stoneham House
180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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208 Gazebo Cir
ReadingMA01867
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West Side, Wakefield, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| West Side Studio Apartments | $2,341 | $1,780 | $3,600 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,975 | $5,859 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $2,395 | $4,345 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,157 | $4,080 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included 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 West Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 27-37 Water St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| The Elms | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| Aster at the Summit | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MA
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $3.10 price per square foot C2B Model at Aster at the Summit in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $4,105. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 159 Main St Model at 159 Main St starting at $2,600 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Aster at the Summit | C2B | 3BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 159 Main St | 159 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| The Elms | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Nexxus Apartments | The Peabody | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.17 |
| Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included | 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 West Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $2,000 at Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $2,475 at 27-37 Water St.
What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Elms and starts from $3,066.
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