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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 Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes in the Fox Haven neighborhood priced from $1,060. Aston Apartments in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,093. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Aston ApartmentsIredell1BR,1BA$1,093
Overlooke at Simms Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1,099
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1,139
Legacy at Wakefield ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,162
Columns at WakefieldThe Pinehurst1BR,1BA$1,163
North Forest ApartmentsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,173
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments1BR 1BA (A3 - 833 SF)1BR,1BA$1,175
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1,188
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

As of December 08, 2025 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 B1 Model at Wakefield Glen starting at $1,410 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Reynolds Mill 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
Wakefield GlenB12BR,1BA$1.23
Bexley at HeritageHickory2BR,2BA$1.22
Aston ApartmentsCrabtree2BR,2BA$1.33
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.49
West Oak ApartmentsWest Oak 2x22BR,2BA$1.30
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments1BR 1BA (A3 - 833 SF)1BR,1BA$1.41
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.50
Summermill at Falls RiverThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1.43

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Wake Forest, NC

Ranked #229

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Wake Forest, NC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,060 at Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes.

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 $1,189 at Bexley at Heritage.

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 $1,499.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!