Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Average rent in
Wakefield, MA

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $3,000. This is +54%, or $1,051, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,000

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $3,000. This is +54%, or $1,051, higher than the national average.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
43%
46%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

73%
27%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Wakefield, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Wakefield, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Wakefield, MA is $3,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wakefield, MA costs about $2,865 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,520. Houses for rent in Wakefield, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,700

2%

31%

2 bedroom

$3,500

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,125

1%

65%

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

-

Studio

$1,500

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

65%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

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.

Compare rent prices in Wakefield, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Wakefield, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bedford, MA.

Wakefield

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,204
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

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3d ago

8.3

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,000–$3,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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2 beds

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$2,150

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2 beds

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$2,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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4d ago

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$2,600

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5d+ ago

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1.5 baths

$2,694

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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8 Crescent Hl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

$3,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available Feb 1

554 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

$3,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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136 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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