Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montrose Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (17 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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Montrose, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montrose Apartments for Rent

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montrose 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 Montrose 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 Montrose 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
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
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)2BR,1BA$2.59
34 Richardson St, Unit #234 Richardson St2BR,1BA$2.63

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Montrose, Wakefield, MA

Ranked #3

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montrose Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montrose?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montrose is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montrose?

The cheapest apartment in Montrose is Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Montrose costs $4,305.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montrose?

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 8 regular apartments in Montrose that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montrose?

Cheap apartments in Montrose have an average cost of $135 which is $4,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montrose.

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