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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wake Forest Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| Cheap Wake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $850 | $2,962 |
| Cheap Wake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $950 | $4,612 |
| Cheap Wake Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,135 | $4,446 |
| Cheap Wake Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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 $850. Cobblestone Village in the Heritage Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cobblestone Village | Jasper | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Wakefield Station | *Studio Dare S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Maystone at Wakefield | Sunstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
| Madison Wakefield | A1-MW | 1BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Bexley at Heritage | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Level at 401 | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| The Pointe at Heritage | Jade II Newly Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| River Haven | Haven | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
As of March 09, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallbrook Village | Sawyer | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Collection Kinsley | Zephyr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Wakefield Glen | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| West Oak Apartments | West Oak 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| River Haven | River | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Caveness Farms Apartments | A2 - Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Aston Apartments | Iredell | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Bexley at Heritage | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wake Forest Apartment is $850 at Overlooke at Simms Creek Apartments.
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