Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms

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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Wakefield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Wakefield Studio Apartments | $2,902 | $1,795 | $7,461 |
Downtown Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,905 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Wakefield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,339 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Wakefield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,510 | $3,800 | $5,271 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Leisure Lane Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Colonial Point Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Melrose Terrace | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Hanover Stoneham | A | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grayson Lofts | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
The Met at Reading Station | The Overland | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
Nexxus Apartments | The Middlesex | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
269 Albion St, Unit #11 | 269 Albion St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
286 Albion St, Unit #2 | 286 Albion St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
287 Albion St, Unit #2 | 287 Albion St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Colonial Point Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Everly | One Bedroom One Bath (789 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Melrose Terrace | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms | One bedroom | 1BR,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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