Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Wakefield, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wakefield
$3,022/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Wakefield is $3,022 per month as of September 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,122 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wakefield
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wakefield rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wakefield, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wakefield, MA
Average rent prices in Wakefield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wakefield, MA
Rent prices in Wakefield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wakefield is $2,962, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Wakefield run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,617 | No Change | 112% | |
2 bedroom | $3,194 |  1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 8% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wakefield, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,962 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,617
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
112%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,194
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wakefield, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wakefield, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Wakefield, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wakefield and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wakefield
59%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,128
3%$2,570
10%$2,525
$3,613
23%$2,400
35%$2,700
59%$3,250
36%$2,597
10%$2,685
2%$3,420
52%$2,905
1%$3,000
Discover rentals in Wakefield, MA
2d ago
11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
7 Greenwood St #B, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3h ago
1d ago
581 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
598 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
2d ago
11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
2 baths
$3,020–$3,120
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wakefield
3 beds
3 baths
$4,146
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3h ago
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wakefield
3 beds
3 baths
$4,146
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
600 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
2 baths
$3,020–$3,120
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
581 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
7 Greenwood St #B, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions for Wakefield, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Wakefield rental market.
How much is rent in Wakefield?
The average rent in Wakefield is $3,022 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wakefield?
Average rent prices in Wakefield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Wakefield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wakefield is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,122 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wakefield?
To comfortably afford rent in Wakefield, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).