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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

1,689 Rentals
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  9. Building Photo - Columns at Wakefield
    $173 Off
    Price Drop. $173 Off
    1 BED
    $1,173+
    2 BEDS
    $1,569+
    3 BEDS
    $2,017+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,053 - $1,998
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,173 - $2,118

    Columns at Wakefield

    14114 Chriswick House Ln, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3799
  10. Building Photo - Everly on 401
    $325 Off
    Price Drop. $325 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,199+
    2 BEDS
    $1,593+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,104 - $1,718
    Required Monthly Fees$95
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,199 - $1,813

    Everly on 401

    7010 Fox Carriage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 833-2338
  12. $227 Off
    Price Drop. $227 Off
    1 BED
    $1,200+
    2 BEDS
    $1,377+
    3 BEDS
    $1,811+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,129 - $6,480
    Required Monthly Fees$71
    Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $6,347

    Cortland Falls River

    1302 Rio Valley Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 789-5010
  13. Building Photo - Legacy at Wakefield Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,249+
    2 BEDS
    $1,529+
    3 BEDS
    $1,896+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,140 - $2,958
    Required Monthly Fees$109
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,249 - $1,896

    Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

    14411 Callaway Gap Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3806
  14. Building Photo - Encore at Heritage
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,180+
    2 BEDS
    $1,525+
    3 BEDS
    $2,050+

    Encore at Heritage

    1891 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  16. Aerial - Sterling
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,184+
    2 BEDS
    $1,494+
    3 BEDS
    $2,172+

    Sterling

    7880 Triangle Promenade Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 777-9902
  18. Building Photo - The Residences at Wakefield
    1 BED
    $1,253+
    2 BEDS
    $1,451+
    3 BEDS
    $1,705+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,196 - $5,000
    Required Monthly Fees$57
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,253 - $2,107

    The Residences at Wakefield

    12201 Oakwood View Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8108
  22. Building Photo - Wakefield Glen
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,333+
    2 BEDS
    $1,444+
    3 BEDS
    $2,075+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,213 - $1,955
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,333 - $2,075

    Wakefield Glen

    2400 Garden Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8506
  24. Building Photo - Summermill at Falls River
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,296+
    2 BEDS
    $1,535+
    3 BEDS
    $1,713+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,231 - $5,366
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Total Monthly Price$1,296 - $5,431

    Summermill at Falls River

    10350 Sugarberry Ct, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 265-8716
  26. Building Photo - Elan Capital Hills
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,245+
    2 BEDS
    $1,755+
    3 BEDS
    $2,155+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,240 - $2,480
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,245 - $2,485

    Elan Capital Hills

    7100 Homestead Heights Ln, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (877) 640-3027
  27. Building Photo - Level at 401
    $373 Off
    Price Drop. $373 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,370+
    2 BEDS
    $1,635+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,247 - $1,672
    Required Monthly Fees$123
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,370 - $1,795

    Level at 401

    5721 Goodstone Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 733-1898
  33. Building Photo - North Forest Apartments
    Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,316+
    2 BEDS
    $1,452+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,293 - $2,650
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,316 - $1,487

    North Forest Apartments

    835 Stadium Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    (984) 237-3656
  37. Other - Hudson 5401
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,310+
    2 BEDS
    $1,405+
    3 BEDS
    $1,820+

    Hudson 5401

    7760 Midtown Market Ave, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (888) 814-6110
  38. Building Photo - Meridian at Rogers Branch
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,310+
    2 BEDS
    $1,564+
    3 BEDS
    $2,219+

    Meridian at Rogers Branch

    1120 Meridian Branch Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  42. Building Photo - Brighton Pointe Senior Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,397+
    2 BEDS
    $1,668+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,397 - $1,668
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,397 - $1,668

    Brighton Pointe Senior Apartments

    3140 Leland Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
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Wake Forest at a Glance

Average Rent

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Wake Forest, NC Apartments for Rent

Wake Forest was the original home of Wake Forest University for 122 years before the institution relocated to Winston-Salem in 1956, leaving behind a historic campus that now houses Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Those looking for apartments for rent in Wake Forest will find a growing town that combines its educational heritage with modern suburban living just north of Raleigh. The downtown Historic District features locally-owned shops and restaurants in well-preserved buildings, while E. Carroll Joyner Park offers green space for outdoor activities and community events throughout the year.

Renting in Wake Forest provides easy access to both natural recreation and urban amenities. Falls Lake State Recreation Area sits nearby with 12,000 acres of water and 26,000 acres of woodlands for boating, fishing, and hiking. Apartment communities are available in areas like the Heritage district and throughout the Wake Forest area, with average rents around $1,363 for one-bedroom and $1,607 for two-bedroom units. Capital Boulevard (US-1) connects directly to downtown Raleigh and the broader Triangle region, making Wake Forest a practical choice for those who work in the capital city but prefer a quieter setting.

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Education

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Wake Forest High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,101 Students
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Heritage High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,811 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Heritage Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
997 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Wake Forest Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students

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