Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC from $800 (58 Rentals)

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The Pointe at Heritage
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$1,184 - $3,397
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The Pointe at Heritage

1747 Alexander Springs LnWake Forest, NC 27587
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North Forest Apartments
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$1,316 - $1,837
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North Forest Apartments

835 Stadium DrWake Forest, NC 27587
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Crossings at Heritage
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Crossings at Heritage

3134 Branch Ferry CtWake Forest, NC 27587
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Encore at Heritage
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Encore at Heritage

1891 S Franklin StWake Forest, NC 27587

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$1,375 - $1,800

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414 S White St

Wake ForestNC27587

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Columns at Wakefield
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$1,198 - $1,921
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Columns at Wakefield

14114 Chriswick House LnRaleigh, NC 27614
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Everly on 401
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$1,210 - $1,956
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Wakefield Glen
$1,251 - $2,085
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Wakefield Glen

2400 Garden Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Level at 401
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$1,322 - $1,781
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Level at 401

5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,361 - $6,505
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Fox Haven Apartments
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Fox Haven Apartments

7021 Fox Haven PlRaleigh, NC 27616
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Wake Forest, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wake Forest, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Grande at Granite Falls-Senior 62+ years in the Heritage Hills neighborhood priced from $875. Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments in the East Raleigh neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grande at Granite Falls-Senior 62+ yearsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1,025
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen1BR,1BA$1,099
Foxwood ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,150
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1,162
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,170
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1,189
Wakefield StationStudio Dare S11BR,1BA$1,200
Legacy at Wakefield ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,207
Hudson 5401Buffaloe1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wake Forest area is the $1.47 price per square foot Coleman Model at Wallbrook Village in the in the Heritage Hills neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value Wake Forest apartment is the Acacia-Reno Model at The Residences at Wakefield starting at $2,124 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Manchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wallbrook VillageColeman3BR,2.5BA$1.47
The Residences at WakefieldAcacia-Reno3BR,2BA$1.47
The Collection KinsleyZephyr3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Bexley at HeritageWillow3BR,2BA$1.24
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%3BR,2BA$1.13
The Pointe at HeritageJasper II Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.45
The Grande at Granite Falls LLCTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Wakefield GlenA11BR,1BA$1.48
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.45
Foxwood ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wake Forest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wake Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wake Forest Apartment is $1,099 at Brookefield Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wake Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wake Forest is starting from $875 at The Grande at Granite Falls LLC.

What is the most affordable Wake Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wake Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments and starts from $1,225.

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