Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wakefield Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $500 (19 Rentals)

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North Avenue Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Avenue Gateway

3003 W North AveBaltimore, MD 21216
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3908 Belle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3908 Belle Ave

3908 Belle AveBaltimore, MD 21215
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Belvieu Bridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belvieu Bridge

3915-3921 Belvieu AveBaltimore, MD 21215

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3320 Presstman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3320 Presstman St

3320 Presstman StBaltimore, MD 21216
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Westchester Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westchester Gardens

2708 Talbot RdBaltimore, MD 21216
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5009 Norwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 Norwood Ave

5007-5009 Norwood AveBaltimore, MD 21207
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Pangea Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Oaks

2908-2910 Garrison BlvdBaltimore, MD 21216
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Overbrook Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overbrook Apartments

5715 Edmondson AveCatonsville, MD 21228
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
North Avenue Gateway2 bdr2BR,1BA$749
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Fairway Ridge Apartments and TownhomesThe BroadviewStudio,1BA$1,030
Jamestowne ApartmentsThe ColonyStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3213 Dorchester Rd, Unit 23213 Dorchester Rd2BR,1BA$0.35
3404 Alto Rd, Unit 2nd floor3404 Alto Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
2735 W North Ave, Unit #22735 W North Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
5327 Wesley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor5327 Wesley Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
Ashburton Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
UplandsPhase 2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Ashburton3b3BR,1BA$1.27
Gwynnbrook TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome - 896 sqft2BR,1BA$1.57
North Avenue Gateway1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.05
North Avenue Gateway II1 bdr1BR,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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