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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Wakefield, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Wakefield
$1,500/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Wakefield is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wakefield
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wakefield rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wakefield, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wakefield, VA
Average rent prices in Wakefield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wakefield, VA
Rent prices in Wakefield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wakefield is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,650. 2-bedroom apartments in Wakefield run $1,125 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,125 | 31% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,720 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wakefield, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | 65% | |
Rooms | $1,900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,720
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wakefield, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
65%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,900
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wakefield, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Wakefield, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wakefield and Amelia Court House by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wakefield
21%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wakefield, VA is 18% lower than the median rent in Amelia Court House, VA.
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50%$1,143
24%$1,625
32%$1,595
14%$2,500
12%$2,097
13%$600
41%$2,100
1%$1,960
23%Discover rentals in Wakefield, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wakefield
226 Wilson Ave, Wakefield, VA 23888
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wakefield
226 Wilson Ave, Wakefield, VA 23888
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wakefield, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Wakefield rental market.
How much is rent in Wakefield?
The average rent in Wakefield is $1,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wakefield?
Average rent prices in Wakefield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.
How does Wakefield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wakefield is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wakefield?
To comfortably afford rent in Wakefield, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).