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15 W Water St

WakefieldMA01880

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Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wakefield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 30 Howard St in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood priced from $1,600. 7 Falmouth St in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
7 Falmouth St7H1BR,1BA$1,600
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.25 price per square foot 22 Linden Rd Model at 22 Linden Rd in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 119 Myrtle St Model at 119 Myrtle St, Unit #1 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Hammersmith Village 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.
22 Linden Rd22 Linden Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
119 Myrtle St, Unit #1119 Myrtle St1BR,1BA$0.18
37 Sylvan Ave37 Sylvan Ave4BR,2BA$1.82
39-41 Crescent St, Unit #139-41 Crescent St2BR,2.5BA$1.75
9 Arlington St, Unit 19 Arlington St2BR,1BA$2.08
28 Salem St, Unit #128 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
33 Salem St, Unit #133 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.14
23 Rendall Pl, Unit #2323 Rendall Pl2BR,1BA$2.09
2 Fremont St, Unit 12 Fremont St2BR,1BA$1.84
55 Lynde Ave, Unit #255 Lynde Ave2BR,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield

What type of rentals are currently available in Wakefield?

There are currently 304 Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $11,960. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wakefield ranging from $1,895 to $7,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wakefield ranges from $1,895 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,092.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wakefield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wakefield range from $2,600 to $5,769, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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