Rented there for quite a while. Used a local letting agent called Cooper & Cutts. Places to look for are central Wakefield, St Johns, Sandal, College Grove, Crofton, Thornes. I would avoid Eastmoor, Agbrigg, Portobello.
Moved out about 7 yrs ago, at the time i was sharing with a mate, £400 per month for a terraced house where we had a Bedroom each and then shared the rest of the house. Usually worked out around £150-300 per month when i rented , rented for about 6 years there in total.