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Average Rent in Wake Forest, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Wake Forest, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,801/mo
Lowest Available
$1,369/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
229
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wake Forest, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $1,801 per month across 17 apartment communities and 229 available units.
The most affordable option is Bexley at Heritage starting at $1,369/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,801/mo.
Prices range from $1,369 to $2,320 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 106 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Wake Forest, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Wake Forest, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley at Heritage | $1,369/mo | $1,441/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Palisades at Wake Forest | $1,425/mo | $1,572/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| The Pointe at Heritage | $1,428/mo | $1,530/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
| Caveness Farms Apartments | $1,450/mo | $1,556/mo | 23 | 4.6 |
| Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments | $1,470/mo | $1,513/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| Encore at Heritage | $1,562/mo | $1,667/mo | 12 | 4.6 |
| Aston Apartments | $1,583/mo | $1,584/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Wake Forest, NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wake Forest, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,801/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,369/mo), you need to earn at least $55,000/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) | $1,801 |
| Estimated total | $1,801/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.
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