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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 River Haven in the Manchester neighborhood priced from $1,099. Caveness Farms Apartments in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River HavenHaven2BR,1BA$1,099
Caveness Farms ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,110
Cobblestone VillageSlate1BR,1BA$1,150
The Pointe at HeritageJade1BR,1BA$1,163
North Forest ApartmentsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,206
Aston ApartmentsIredell1BR,1BA$1,209
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1,222
Wakefield GlenA31BR,1BA$1,231
Capital Creek at Heritage1BR 1BA (A3 - 833 SF)1BR,1BA$1,243
Legacy at Wakefield ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,256

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wake Forest area is the $1.46 price per square foot Beechwood Model at Bexley at Heritage in the in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood starting from $1,614. The second greatest value Wake Forest apartment is the A3 Model at Wakefield Glen starting at $1,231 with a $1.17 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.
Bexley at HeritageBeechwood2BR,2BA$1.46
Wakefield GlenA31BR,1BA$1.17
River HavenNeuse Vista3BR,2BA$1.39
West Oak ApartmentsWest Oak 2x22BR,2BA$1.28
Falls Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.38
Caveness Farms ApartmentsA2 - Harmony1BR,1BA$1.63
Capital Creek at Heritage1BR 1BA (A3 - 833 SF)1BR,1BA$1.49
Aston ApartmentsIredell1BR,1BA$1.45
Hawthorne at the ForestWoodland1BR,1BA$1.62
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Wake Forest?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,009 to $6,154. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wake Forest ranging from $1,000 to $4,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wake Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wake Forest ranges from $1,000 to $4,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,129.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wake Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wake Forest range from $1,449 to $6,154, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,625 to $3,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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