Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 12, 2025

Average rent in
Wakefield, MA

Last updated on December 12, 2025

Last updated on December 12, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $2,766. This is +44%, or $841, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,766

increased by18%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $2,766. This is +44%, or $841, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
57%
39%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 decreased by 10% in the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,740. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wakefield, MA costs about $2,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,425. Houses for rent in Wakefield, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,627

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,907

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,300

8%

27%

4 bedroom

$5,200

No Change

-

Studio

$1,900

11%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,627

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,907

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

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$2,766
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,210
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, MA is 14% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

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Discover rentals in Wakefield, MA

OA202X - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7

Very good

OA202X

202 Oak Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

Studio

1 bath

$750

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

Apartment for rent

Elm Ledge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.5

Very good

Elm Ledge Apartments

21 Elm Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,624–$1,959

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

276 Albion Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

22 Sweetser Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex) - Wakefield, MA

22 Sweetser Street #1, Wakefield, MA 01880

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

8 Crescent Hl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

2 Blue Jay Circle #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Wakefield

2 Blue Jay Circle, Wakefield - 1

2 Blue Jay Circle #1, Wakefield, MA 01880

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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

House for rent

Available Dec 15

554 Main Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

4 beds

1 bath

$4,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1