Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Average rent in
Wakefield, MA

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $3,075. This is +62%, or $1,175, higher than the national average.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,075

increased by27%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

12

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $3,075. This is +62%, or $1,175, higher than the national average.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
44%
46%
3%
$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.

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 price trends in
Wakefield, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $3,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wakefield, MA costs about $2,870 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,450. Houses for rent in Wakefield, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,870

3%

45%

2 bedroom

$3,375

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,700

1%

109%

4 bedroom

$5,200

4%

67%

Studio

$1,575

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,870

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

109%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

67%

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$3,075
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

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224 Albion St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,200–$3,100

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

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12 Lafayette Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

8 Crescent Hl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

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

554 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

4 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1