Wakefield, MA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wakefield, MA is $2,701.
$2,701
-$249
-$169
39
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $8,332.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $169 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,800 | $2,611 |
| Feb | $2,700 | $2,538 |
| Mar | $2,734 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $2,706 | $2,800 |
| May | $2,795 | $2,650 |
| Jun | $2,650 | $2,700 |
| Jul | $2,675 | $2,800 |
| Aug | $3,000 | $2,950 |
| Sep | $3,000 | No data |
| Oct | $2,927 | No data |
| Nov | $2,729 | No data |
| Dec | $2,748 | No data |
Market temperature
The Wakefield, MA rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Wakefield, MA is 29% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Wakefield, MA?
The average rent in Wakefield, MA is $2,701.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wakefield, MA?
Houses in Wakefield, MA rent between $1,200 - $8,332 with an average rent of $2,701.
3. How has the rent in Wakefield, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Wakefield, MA decreased by $169
4. How much has the rent in Wakefield, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Wakefield, MA decreased by $249
5. How many available rentals are there in Wakefield, MA?
There are currently 39 rentals available in Wakefield, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Wakefield, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Wakefield, MA is $2,701 — 28.62% higher the national average of $2,100.