Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC from $800 (50 Rentals)

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North Forest Apartments
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$1,314 - $2,723
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North Forest Apartments

835 Stadium DrWake Forest, NC 27587
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Crossings at Heritage
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossings at Heritage

3134 Branch Ferry CtWake Forest, NC 27587
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Encore at Heritage
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Encore at Heritage

1891 S Franklin StWake Forest, NC 27587
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$1,395 - $1,495

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414 S White St

Wake ForestNC27587

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Cortland Falls River
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$1,162 - $6,946
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Everly on 401
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$1,169 - $1,818
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Everly on 401

7010 Fox Carriage DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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$1,200

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4409 Jonesbay Ln

RaleighNC27616
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Columns at Wakefield
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$1,216 - $2,076
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Columns at Wakefield

14114 Chriswick House LnRaleigh, NC 27614
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Wakefield Glen
$1,272 - $2,206
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Wakefield Glen

2400 Garden Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Level at 401
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$1,302 - $1,772
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Level at 401

5721 Goodstone DrRaleigh, NC 27616
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Fox Haven Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Haven Apartments

7021 Fox Haven PlRaleigh, NC 27616
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Granite Falls
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Granite Falls

404 Hunter Falls LnRolesville, NC 27571

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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 Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments in the East Raleigh neighborhood priced from $1,025. Brookefield Apartments in the Northridge Trace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1,025
Brookefield ApartmentsPullen1BR,1BA$1,099
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Cortland Falls RiverAlexander1BR,1BA$1,162
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments1BR 1BA (737 SF)1BR,1BA$1,168
Everly on 4011G1BR,1BA$1,174
The Residences at WakefieldHickory-Reno1BR,1BA$1,180
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1,189
Cobblestone VillageJade1BR,1BA$1,211
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wake Forest area is the $1.42 price per square foot Sawyer Model at Wallbrook Village in the in the Heritage Hills neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Wake Forest apartment is the Zephyr Model at The Collection Kinsley starting at $1,840 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Hunters Crossing 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 VillageSawyer3BR,2.5BA$1.42
The Collection KinsleyZephyr3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom MKT3BR,2BA$1.13
The Pointe at HeritageJasper II Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.40
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.49
Bexley at HeritageCedar2BR,2BA$1.42
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.38
Wakefield GlenA11BR,1BA$1.50
The Residences at WakefieldHickory-Reno1BR,1BA$1.46
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $1,025 at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments.

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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