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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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Wake Forest, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wake Forest, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments in the East Raleigh neighborhood priced from $950. River Haven in the Manchester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$950
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1,089
Bexley at HeritageDogwood1BR,1BA$1,099
Caveness Farms ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,100
Legacy at Wakefield ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,103
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
Aston ApartmentsIredell1BR,1BA$1,167
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1,173
Columns at WakefieldThe Kennington1BR,1BA$1,188
Encore at HeritageA11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wake Forest area is the $1.35 price per square foot Sawyer Model at Wallbrook Village in the in the Heritage Hills neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Wake Forest apartment is the Hanna Model at The Collection Kinsley starting at $1,960 with a $1.26 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$1.35
The Collection KinsleyHanna3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Wakefield GlenC13BR,2.5BA$1.25
River HavenRiver2BR,2BA$1.40
Aston ApartmentsBennet1BR,1BA$1.46
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments1BR 1BA (A4 - 833 SF)1BR,1BA$1.48
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.46
Bexley at HeritageDogwood1BR,1BA$1.38
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,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 $950 at Overlooke at Simms Creek 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 $1,050 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 $1,399.

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