Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, VA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Birch Island I & II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Birch Island I & II

10322 Penny LnWakefield, VA 23888
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Wakefield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wakefield, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pretlow Homes priced from $526. Jesse Lee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pretlow Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$526
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$899
Church Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$904
W.R. Cropper ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
The Flats of WilliamsburgStudio IStudio,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, VA and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $1.54 price per square foot Anchor - Patio Model at The Westerly at Benn’s Grant in the starting from $2,434. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the Coastline Model at Hillpoint Preserve Townhome Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.66 price per square foot . 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.
The Westerly at Benn’s GrantAnchor - Patio3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Hillpoint Preserve Townhome ApartmentsCoastline2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Bradford Mews Apartments - Tax CreditTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
PinetreeB12BR,2BA$1.44
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
W.R. Cropper ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Jesse Lee Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.08
Meadowridge ApartmentsGarden- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.67
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Church Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wakefield, VA

Ranked #173

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Wakefield, VA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wakefield Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wakefield Apartment is $526 at Pretlow Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wakefield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wakefield is starting from $597 at Pretlow Homes.

What is the most affordable Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wakefield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jesse Lee Apartments and starts from $1,020.

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