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Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wakefield, LA is a Studio unit found at Scott School Apartment Homes in the Istrouma neighborhood priced from $450. Choctaw Lodge in the Istrouma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scott School Apartment HomesSROStudio,1BA$450
Choctaw LodgeStudio/efficiencyStudio,1BA$595
Hollywood HeightsCreole1BR,1BA$628
Ardendale Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$664
Edgewood Manor1x1Edgewood Manor1BR,$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, LA and Nearby

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR50 Model at Scenic Gardens Estates in the in the North Baton Rouge neighborhood starting from $1,398. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the Three Bedroom Home Model at Scotlandville Homes starting at $1,136 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the North Baton Rouge 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.
Scenic Gardens Estates3BR503BR,2BA$0.96
Scotlandville HomesThree Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$0.95
Port Royal Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Reserve at Howell Place2x2B12BR,2BA$1.01
Edgewood Manor3X1Edgewood Manor3BR,$0.95
Crown Ave PLEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Bellemont Victoria IA2P1BR,1BA$0.97
Hollywood HeightsShotgun2BR,2BA$1.09
Zurqui on Mohican2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Lotus Village Senior Living1bds1BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield

What type of rentals are currently available in Wakefield?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, LA with pricing that ranges from $358 to $2,818. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wakefield ranging from $550 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wakefield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wakefield ranges from $550 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,109.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wakefield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wakefield range from $800 to $2,621, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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