Average Rent in Wake Forest, NC
17 apartment buildings, 412 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,746/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,139/mo
Bexley at Heritage
Properties
17
tracked daily
Units
412
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Wake Forest, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Wake Forest, NC Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bexley at Heritage
916 Sugar Gap Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Caveness Farms Apartments
1760 Pasture Walk Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Encore at Heritage
1891 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Aston Apartments
1524 Woodfield Creek Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
The Pointe at Heritage
1747 Alexander Springs Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments
1910 Capital Creek Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Palisades at Wake Forest
457 Stone Monument Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bexley at Heritage 916 Sugar Gap Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,139 | $1,422 | $1.36 | 4.1 (74) | 5 |
| 2 | Caveness Farms Apartments 1760 Pasture Walk Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,220 | $1,499 | $1.31 | 4.6 (224) | 35 |
| 3 | Encore at Heritage 1891 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,225 | $1,575 | $1.84 | 4.6 (92) | 25 |
| 4 | Aston Apartments 1524 Woodfield Creek Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,237 | $1,458 | $2.55 | 4.3 (360) | 8 |
| 5 | The Pointe at Heritage 1747 Alexander Springs Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,254 | $1,503 | $1.40 | 4.7 (249) | 19 |
| 6 | Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments 1910 Capital Creek Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,272 | $1,536 | $1.34 | 4.5 (56) | 16 |
| 7 | Palisades at Wake Forest 457 Stone Monument Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA | $1,295 | $1,618 | $1.48 | 4.5 (103) | 16 |
Explore Each Property
Bexley at Heritage
4.1 (74)916 Sugar Gap Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Caveness Farms Apartments
4.6 (224)1760 Pasture Walk Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Encore at Heritage
4.6 (92)1891 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Aston Apartments
4.3 (360)1524 Woodfield Creek Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
The Pointe at Heritage
4.7 (249)1747 Alexander Springs Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments
4.5 (56)1910 Capital Creek Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
Wake Forest, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $1,746 per month, based on 412 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,139 at Bexley at Heritage to $1,592 at Hamlet Quail Crossing.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,437/mo | $1,139/mo | 123 |
| 2 Bed | $1,801/mo | $1,369/mo | 229 |
| 3 Bed | $2,173/mo | $1,527/mo | 60 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wake Forest, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$70,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,746/mo.
Comfortable income
$84,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,139/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Cost of living in Wake Forest, NC
We only have live rent data for Wake Forest, NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,746 |
| Estimated total | $1,746/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Wake Forest, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Wake Forest, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,303 | +32% | 39 |
| Cary, NC | $2,038 | +17% | 30 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,723 | -1% | 25 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,824 | +4% | 24 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,865 | +7% | 23 |
| Archdale, NC | $1,330 | -24% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wake Forest, NC?
The average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $1,746 per month, based on 412 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wake Forest, NC?
The lowest available rent in Wake Forest, NC starts at $1,139 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wake Forest, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest, NC average $1,437/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,139/mo across 123 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wake Forest, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest, NC average $1,801/mo. Units start from $1,369/mo across 229 units currently listed.
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