Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,800 (5 Rentals)

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property at 69 Foundry St

69 Foundry St

WakefieldMA01880

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20 Lawrence St

WakefieldMA01880

Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Colonial Point ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wakefield area is the $1.75 price per square foot 39-41 Crescent St Model at 39-41 Crescent St, Unit #1 in the in the Greenwood neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Wakefield apartment is the 28 Salem St Model at 28 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 Downtown Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39-41 Crescent St, Unit #139-41 Crescent St2BR,2.5BA$1.75
28 Salem St, Unit #128 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
33 Salem St, Unit #133 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
404 Lowell St, Unit #3404 Lowell St2BR,2BA$2.78
271 Albion St, Unit #11271 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
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
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wakefield

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wakefield?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wakefield, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $11,109. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wakefield ranging from $1,800 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Wakefield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Wakefield ranges from $1,800 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,554.

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