Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (12 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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27-37 Water St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Water St

27-37 Water StWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880

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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wakefield area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments priced from $1,795. Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wakefield apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,025
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,200
Melrose TerraceOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,250
Hanover StonehamAStudio,1BA$2,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wakefield area is the $3.32 price per square foot B7 Model at Grayson Lofts in the in the Greenwood neighborhood starting from $3,833. The second greatest value Downtown Wakefield apartment is the The Overland Model at The Met at Reading Station starting at $3,300 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grayson LoftsB72BR,2BA$3.32
The Met at Reading StationThe Overland2BR,2BA$3.03
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.91
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
286 Albion St, Unit #2286 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
287 Albion St, Unit #2287 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.55
EverlyOne Bedroom One Bath (789 SF)1BR,1BA$3.17
Melrose TerraceOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.03
Wakefield one, two, and three bedroomsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wakefield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Wakefield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Wakefield is under $2,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wakefield?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wakefield is Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Downtown Wakefield costs $4,437.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Wakefield?

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 Downtown Wakefield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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