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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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Granite Falls
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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 1 Bed unit found at The Pointe at Heritage in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood priced from $1,084. Caveness Farms Apartments in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,084. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pointe at HeritageJade1BR,1BA$1,084
Caveness Farms ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,084
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1,099
Columns at WakefieldThe Kennington1BR,1BA$1,149
Legacy at Wakefield ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,159
Bexley at HeritageDogwood1BR,1BA$1,174
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1,222
Aston ApartmentsIredell1BR,1BA$1,223
North Forest ApartmentsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,265
Meridian at Rogers BranchA11BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wake Forest area is the $1.29 price per square foot B1 Model at Legacy Wake Forest Apartments in the in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Wake Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,660 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Fox Haven 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.
Legacy Wake Forest ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.29
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Palisades of Wake ForestThe Cornell w/ Two Balconies2BR,2BA$1.46
Wakefield GlenA31BR,1BA$1.28
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.39
West Oak ApartmentsWest Oak 2x22BR,2BA$1.31
Capital Creek at Heritage1BR 1BA (970 SF)1BR,1BA$1.55
Columns at WakefieldThe Pinehurst1BR,1BA$1.51
Aston ApartmentsIredell1BR,1BA$1.47
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wake Forest, NC

Ranked #258

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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

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  • 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 $1,084 at The Pointe at Heritage.

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 $1,099 at River Haven.

What is the most affordable Wake Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wake Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Haven and starts from $1,449.

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