Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Wakefield, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wakefield
$2,882/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Wakefield is $2,882 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $932 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wakefield
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 $2,865, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Wakefield run $2,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,930.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,775 | 3% | 54% | |
2 bedroom | $3,577 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | No Change | - |
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 | $2,865 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,425 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
54%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,577
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
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
$2,865
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,425
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
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
48%higher than the national median
62%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,165
1%$2,400
2%$2,591
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16%$2,300
34%$2,861
51%$3,865
81%$2,700
4%$2,695
3%$3,630
41%$3,075
3%$3,450
32%Discover rentals in Wakefield, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
7 Greenwood St #B, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Condo for rent in Wakefield
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 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
2h ago
1d ago
598 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,675–$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d 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
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2h ago
1d ago
11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000–$2,195
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
$2,900–$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
598 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,675–$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
89 Hopkins St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Condo for rent in Wakefield
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wakefield
10 Blue Jay Cir #2, Wakefield, MA 01880
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 4
2h ago
15h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000–$2,195
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
$2,900–$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,882 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wakefield?
Average rent prices in Wakefield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Wakefield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wakefield is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $932 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 $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wakefield?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wakefield, MA is approximately $2,374, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $3,305.
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).