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Rental Market Trends in Wakefield, MA

What is the average rent in Wakefield, MA?

$2,704/month

Average Rent

769 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Wakefield, MA is $2,704 per month. This is 65% higher than the national average rent price of $1,642/month, making Wakefield one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wakefield, you can expect to pay about $2,263 per month for a studio, $2,704 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,329 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,400 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,263/month
591 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,704/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,329/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,400/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,777/month
948 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Wakefield, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.7%, which averages out to $126 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Wakefield, MA
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Wakefield, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
93% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wakefield?

Based on current rent prices, Wakefield is the most affordable neighborhood in Wakefield.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wakefield
$3,142/month
780 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wakefield?

Based on current rent prices, Wakefield is the most expensive neighborhood in Wakefield.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wakefield
$3,142/month
780 Sq Ft

Which Wakefield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Wakefield with the most apartments available is Wakefield .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wakefield
$3,142/month
780 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wakefield, MA?

Because the average rent in Wakefield is $2,704, you’ll want to make about $9,013 per month or $108,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Wakefield, MA

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Apartment Averages

Wakefield

Wakefield, MA

Wakefield

Wakefield, MA

Studio
$2,255/month
$2,255/month
One Bedroom
$2,719/month
$2,719/month
Two Bedroom
$3,420/month
$3,420/month
Three Bedroom
$4,559/month
$4,559/month
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Apartment communities in Wakefield we think you'll love

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$2,450 - $3,175 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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168 Franklin St,
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$2,480 - $4,381 Total Monthly Price

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The Elms

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596 North Avenue,
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$2,750 - $4,200 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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