Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Average rent in
Wakefield, MA

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $2,770. This is +46%, or $870, higher than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,770

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

11

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wakefield, MA is $2,770. This is +46%, or $870, higher than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
54%
39%
2%
$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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,715. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wakefield, MA costs about $2,665 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,475. Houses for rent in Wakefield, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,740

2%

35%

2 bedroom

$3,445

No Change

42%

3 bedroom

$3,300

12%

35%

4 bedroom

$5,200

1%

16%

Studio

$1,600

19%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,740

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

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$2,770
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,205
increased by69%

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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70 Valley St, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA
20 Bennett St, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA
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22 Sweetser St, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA
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Discover rentals in Wakefield, MA

Elm Ledge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Wakefield one, two, and three bedrooms with heating included

11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,175–$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Gardencrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.9

Very good

Gardencrest Apartments

1077 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450–$2,495

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

Apartment for rent

70 Valley St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

$2,500 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Wakefield With Great Amenities

70 Valley St #2, Wakefield, MA 01880

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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 Feb 1

22 Sweetser St Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wakefield

CONDO - Wakefield, MA

22 Sweetser St Unit 1 #1, Wakefield, MA 01880

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Condo for rent

8 Crescent Hl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wakefield

8 Crescent Hl #2, Wakefield, MA 01880

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

554 Main St #2, Wakefield, MA 01880

4 beds

1 bath

$3,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

2 Blue Jay Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wakefield

2 Blue Jay Circle, Wakefield - 1

2 Blue Jay Cir #1, Wakefield, MA 01880

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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

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