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

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  5. $159 Off
    Price Drop. $159 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,123+
    1 BED
    $1,322+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000 - $1,224
    Required Monthly Fees$122
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,122 - $1,346

    Level at 401

    5721 Goodstone Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 733-1898
  6. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,166
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095 - $4,508
    Required Monthly Fees$70
    Total Monthly Price$1,165 - $4,578

    Cortland Falls River

    1302 Rio Valley Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 789-5010
  8. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,136
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,071 - $4,267
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Total Monthly Price$1,136 - $4,332

    Summermill at Falls River

    10350 Sugarberry Ct, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 265-8716
  9. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,174
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,074 - $1,307
    Required Monthly Fees$99
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,173 - $1,406

    Everly on 401

    7010 Fox Carriage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 833-2338
  10. $143 Off
    Price Drop. $143 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,260
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,151 - $1,683
    Required Monthly Fees$108
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,259 - $1,791

    Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

    14411 Callaway Gap Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3806
  12. Building Photo - Columns at Wakefield
    1 BED
    $1,216
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,096 - $1,198
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,215 - $1,317

    Columns at Wakefield

    14114 Chriswick House Ln, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3799
  16. 1 BED
    $1,074
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,018 - $2,871
    Required Monthly Fees$56
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,074 - $2,927

    The Residences at Wakefield

    12201 Oakwood View Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8108
  17. Building Photo - North Forest Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,037+
    2 BEDS
    $1,177+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,014 - $2,687
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,037 - $2,710

    North Forest Apartments

    835 Stadium Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    (984) 237-3656
  27. Building Photo - 4409 Jonesbay Ln
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    4409 Jonesbay Ln

    4409 Jonesbay Ln, Raleigh, NC 27616
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Wake Forest at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,385
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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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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
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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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