Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA from $1,000 (11 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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598 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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Stoneham House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneham House

180-222 Central StStoneham, MA 02180
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West Side, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Leisure Lane Apartments priced from $1,705. 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 West Side apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leisure Lane ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,705
Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,025
Hanover StonehamAStudio,1BA$2,456
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$2,588

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $3.03 price per square foot The Overland Model at The Met at Reading Station in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the The Middlesex Model at Nexxus Apartments starting at $2,925 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Greenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Met at Reading StationThe Overland2BR,2BA$3.03
Nexxus ApartmentsThe Middlesex2BR,2BA$2.88
3 Stonehill Dr, Unit #1H3 Stonehill Dr1BR,1BA$2.48
269 Albion St, Unit #11269 Albion St2BR,1BA$2.44
286 Albion St, Unit #2286 Albion St1BR,1BA$2.46
Washington Crossing ApartmentsCharles 1B1B1BR,1BA$3.01
41 Main St, Unit #50541 Main St1BR,1.5BA$3.13
40 Main St, Unit #50540 Main St1BR,1.5BA$3.13
243 Main St, Unit #1243 Main St1BR,1BA$3.21
241 Main St, Unit #C1241 Main St1BR,1BA$3.21

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West Side, 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 West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $2,588.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is Leisure Lane Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in West Side costs $4,713.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?

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

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