Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (32 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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625 Main St
$1,800Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

625 Main St

Reading, MA 01867
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22 Howard St
$2,0001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

22 Howard St

Melrose, MA 02176
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Stoneham House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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411 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Main St

411 Main StStoneham, MA 02180
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119 West Wyoming
1 Bedroom Apartments

119 West Wyoming

119 W Wyoming AveMelrose, MA 02176

Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.26 price per square foot 60 Lake Ave Model at 60 Lake Ave, Unit 2BR in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 181 Central St Model at 181 Central St, Unit #11 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Nobility Hill 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.
60 Lake Ave, Unit 2BR60 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
181 Central St, Unit #11181 Central St2BR,1BA$0.24
454 Main St, Unit #1454 Main St1BR,1BA$0.17
119 Myrtle St, Unit #4119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
29 Byron St, Unit 2929 Byron St2BR,2BA$0.63
23 Rendall Pl, Unit #2323 Rendall Pl2BR,1BA$2.09
27-37 Water St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.06
2 Fremont St, Unit 12 Fremont St2BR,1BA$1.84
119 Myrtle St, Unit 1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$1.90

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Getting Around Wakefield, MA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wakefield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wakefield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wakefield is at Leisure Lane Apartments listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wakefield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wakefield is starting from $2,195 at Leisure Lane Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Stevens Pond and starts from $3,804.

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