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
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39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880

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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wakefield 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 Downtown Wakefield apartment is the 29 Byron St Model at 29 Byron St, Unit 29 starting at $1,100 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Greenwood 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.
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
29 Byron St, Unit 2929 Byron St2BR,2BA$0.63
27-37 Water St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.06
59A Richardson St, Unit Apartment #159A Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.67
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.64
271 Albion St, Unit #11271 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
287 Albion St, Unit #2287 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.55
70 Valley St, Unit #370 Valley St2BR,1BA$2.53

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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Wakefield, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wakefield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Wakefield?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Downtown Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aster at the Summit and starts from $4,055.

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