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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Wake Forest, NC

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  2. Building Photo - Elan Capital Hills
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,382
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,260 - $1,300
    Required Monthly Fees$122
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,382 - $1,422

    Elan Capital Hills

    7100 Homestead Heights Ln, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (877) 640-3027
  4. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,211
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,225
    Required Monthly Fees$11
    Total Monthly Price$1,211 - $1,236

    Wakefield Station

    11201 Tidewater Ln, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 324-8753
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    1 BED
    $1,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,175 - $1,521
    Required Monthly Fees$100
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,275 - $1,621

    Everly on 401

    7010 Fox Carriage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
    (984) 833-2338
  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,222
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,117 - $1,328
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,222 - $1,433

    Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

    14411 Callaway Gap Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3806
  11. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,250+
    2 BEDS
    $1,375+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,174 - $1,394
    Required Monthly Fees$76
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,470

    Cortland Falls River

    1302 Rio Valley Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 789-5010
  14. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,285
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,213 - $1,323
    Required Monthly Fees$72
    Total Monthly Price$1,285 - $1,395

    Summermill at Falls River

    10350 Sugarberry Ct, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 265-8716
  16. Columns at Wakefield apartments — community photo - Columns at Wakefield
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,102
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$982 - $1,444
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,102 - $1,564

    Columns at Wakefield

    14114 Chriswick House Ln, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-3799
  18. 1 BED
    $1,281
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,224 - $1,350
    Required Monthly Fees$57
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,281 - $1,407

    The Residences at Wakefield

    12201 Oakwood View Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8108
  19. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,181
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,061 - $1,121
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,181 - $1,241

    Wakefield Glen

    2400 Garden Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
    (984) 237-8506
  21. Building Photo - North Forest Apartments
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,222
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,215
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,222 - $1,238

    North Forest Apartments

    835 Stadium Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    (984) 237-3656
  24. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,304+
    2 BEDS
    $1,394+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,180 - $2,127
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Total Monthly Price$1,304 - $2,251

    The Pointe at Heritage

    1747 Alexander Springs Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    (984) 237-2084
  32. Building Photo - 225 W Young St
    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

    225 W Young St Unit B

    225 W Young St, Rolesville, NC 27571
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  37. Building Photo - Encore at Heritage
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $1,250+
    1 BED
    $1,250+

    Encore at Heritage

    1891 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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$1,386
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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
1,952 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
974 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Wake Forest Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
889 Students

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