Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Average rent in
Wakefield, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Wakefield
$2,975/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Wakefield is $2,975 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wakefield
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wakefield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wakefield, MA
Average rent prices in Wakefield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,977, whereas a house costs $3,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Wakefield run $2,859 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,878 | No Change |  32% | |
1 bedroom | $2,827 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,476 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,012 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,597 | 8% | 29% |
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 | $2,977 | 2% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,146 | 84% | 48% | |
Houses | $3,897 | 5% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,878
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,827
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,476
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,012
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,597
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
29%
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
$2,977
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,146
Last 30 days
84%
Last year
48%
Houses
Average rent
$3,897
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
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
57%higher than the national median
75%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, MA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,466
8%$3,290
60%$3,227
47%$2,600
8%$2,658
2%$3,364
44%$3,011
2%$2,700
Discover rentals in Wakefield, MA
4d ago
11 Bartley St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
7 Greenwood St #B, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6 Church St, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wakefield
544 Rear Salem St #3, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
10h ago
2d ago
581 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
598 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Wakefield
1 bed
1 bath
$2,146
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
10h ago
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wakefield
3 beds
3 baths
$3,946
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
598 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
581 Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
57 Melvin St #2, Wakefield, MA 01880
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
59 Spring St #3, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
Condo for rent in Wakefield
1 bed
1 bath
$2,146
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wakefield
3 beds
3 baths
$3,946
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
7 Greenwood St #B, Wakefield, MA 01880
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wakefield
59 Spring St #3, Wakefield, MA 01880
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
Condo for rent in Wakefield
1 bed
1 bath
$2,146
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
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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 $2,975 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wakefield?
Average rent prices in Wakefield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Wakefield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wakefield is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).