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Wakefield, RI

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Find your place in this tiny-but-beautiful village.

Charming Village Shopping Historic Family-Friendly Resort New England

Located along the Saugatucket River just minutes from the New England coast, the historic village of Wakefield has attracted new residents since the late 1600s, when its ideal location inspired colonists to establish mills. Wakefield is located in South Kingstown, the largest town in Rhode Island.

The Wakefield Historic District includes the Hera Gallery, Bell Block, the John H. Armstrong House, the Wakefield Baptist Church, and the Nathaniel C. Armstrong House. Many of the historic buildings are located downtown, especially along Main Street. This popular shopping and dining area features wide, brick-paved sidewalks, period lighting, and terrific architecture. Other great shopping locations include the Wakefield Mall and the shopping district along Old Tower Hill Road.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wakefield, RI is $2,327 for one bedroom, and $2,738 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wakefield has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,327/month
880 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
  • South County Museum
  • East Matunuck State Beach
  • Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
  • Salty Brine State Beach

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.