Wakefield, MA rental market
What is the average rent in Wakefield, MA?
Last updated August 3, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wakefield, MA is $2,750.
Average rent
$2,750
Month-over-month change
+$262
Year-over-year change
-$170
Available rentals
46
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,320 to $4,250.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $4,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $170 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,611 | $2,550 |
| Feb | $2,538 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,800 | $2,594 |
| May | $2,650 | $2,550 |
| Jun | $2,700 | $2,675 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $2,467 |
| Aug | $2,950 | $2,750 |
| Sep | $2,900 | No data |
| Oct | $2,800 | No data |
| Nov | $2,700 | No data |
| Dec | $2,550 | No data |
Market temperature
The Wakefield, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Wakefield, MA is 37% higher than the national average.
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