Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northern Outlying Neighborhood of Wake Forest, NC from $500 (310 Rentals)

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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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Outer Northern Outlying, Wake Forest, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northern Outlying Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northern Outlying area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Laurel Crossing Apartments priced from $764. The Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Outer Northern Outlying apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel Crossing Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$764
The Oaks Apartments1 Bedoom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$799
The Harrison ApartmentsStudio A with Private BalconyStudio,1BA$896
Maxwell RaleighChelsea- Premium3BR,3BA$899
The TimbersA1 One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$903
Sailboat BayA2 RW Reno1BR,1BA$907
Oak City ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Lynnwood ParkThe Alexander1BR,1BA$921
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$928

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northern Outlying, NC

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northern Outlying area is the $0.91 price per square foot Entire Home Model at 1115 Marshall St in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Outer Northern Outlying apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh starting at $975 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northern Outlying apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1115 Marshall StEntire Home4BR,3.5BA$0.91
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.70
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.17
Laurel Crossing Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.66
Cedar Springs ApartmentsThe Lawrence2BR,2BA$1.22
Midtown Park TownhomesMT 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Lofts at North HillsThe Alexander II Newly Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The WaverlyWindsor2BR,2BA$1.14
Laurel SpringsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89

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Outer Northern Outlying, Wake Forest, NC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Wake Forest. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Outer Northern Outlying Neighborhood in Wake Forest, NC

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Outer Northern Outlying Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northern Outlying?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northern Outlying is under $928.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northern Outlying?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northern Outlying is The Oaks Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Outer Northern Outlying costs $1,827.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northern Outlying?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 245 regular apartments in Outer Northern Outlying that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Northern Outlying?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northern Outlying have an average cost of $503 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northern Outlying.

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