Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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39-41 Richardson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Stoneham House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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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 Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments priced from $1,750. Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2,470
Hanover StonehamAStudio,1BA$2,476

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.82 price per square foot 37 Sylvan Ave Model at 37 Sylvan Ave in the in the Greenwood neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 33 Salem St Model at 33 Salem St, Unit #1 starting at $2,700 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Montrose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
33 Salem St, Unit #133 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
28 Salem St, Unit #128 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
315 Albion St, Unit 2315 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
316 Albion St, Unit #1316 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.55
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.76
15 W Water St, Unit 215 W Water St2BR,1BA$2.75
68 Main St, Unit 268 Main St2BR,1BA$2.82
287 Albion St, Unit #2287 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Leisure Lane Apartments listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $1,925 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

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 $2,425 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hanover Stoneham and starts from $4,591.

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