
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wakefield Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wakefield area of Baltimore.


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North Avenue Gateway II

North Avenue Gateway

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Wakefield, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wakefield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Studio Apartments | $1,056 | $1,030 | $1,105 |
| Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $650 | $1,509 |
| Wakefield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $950 | $1,908 |
| Wakefield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,025 | $2,299 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wakefield Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wakefield area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at North Avenue Gateway II priced from $745. North Avenue Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| North Avenue Gateway | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Fairway Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | The Broadview | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Jamestowne Apartments | The Colony | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, MD
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.35 price per square foot 3213 Dorchester Rd Model at 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the 3404 Alto Rd Model at 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Burleith-Leighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 2 | 3213 Dorchester Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor | 3404 Alto Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2735 W North Ave, Unit #2 | 2735 W North Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 5327 Wesley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 5327 Wesley Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ashburton Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Uplands | Phase 2 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Ashburton | 3b | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Gwynnbrook Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome - 896 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| North Avenue Gateway | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| North Avenue Gateway II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wakefield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wakefield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wakefield is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wakefield?
The cheapest apartment in Wakefield is North Avenue Gateway II which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Wakefield costs $1,779.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wakefield?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Wakefield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wakefield?
Cheap apartments in Wakefield have an average cost of $214 which is $1,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wakefield.
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