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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

57 Rentals
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  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,303
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,180 - $1,301
    Required Monthly Fees$123
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,303 - $1,424

    Level at 401

    5721 Goodstone Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 733-1898
  4. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,220
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,111 - $1,712
    Required Monthly Fees$109
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,220 - $1,340

    Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

    14411 Callaway Gap Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3806
  5. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,247
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,176 - $4,353
    Required Monthly Fees$71
    Total Monthly Price$1,247

    Cortland Falls River

    1302 Rio Valley Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 789-5010
  6. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150 - $1,494
    Required Monthly Fees$100
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,594

    Everly on 401

    7010 Fox Carriage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 833-2338
  9. Building Photo - Columns at Wakefield
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,117
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$997
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,117

    Columns at Wakefield

    14114 Chriswick House Ln, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3799
  12. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,208
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,151 - $3,050
    Required Monthly Fees$57
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,208 - $1,383

    The Residences at Wakefield

    12201 Oakwood View Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8108
  14. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,319
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,254
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,319 - $1,374

    Wakefield Glen

    2400 Garden Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8506
  24. Building Photo - Encore at Heritage
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,180

    Encore at Heritage

    1891 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Wake Forest at a Glance

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$1,390
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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.

Renting in Wake Forest

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Wake Forest

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Heritage 713 Sq Ft $1,364/mo

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 School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,811 Students
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Heritage High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,811 Students
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Heritage Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
997 Students
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Wake Forest Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
968 Students

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