Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Meredith College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wake Forest

$1,651/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wake Forest is $1,651 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $299 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wake Forest

985

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wake Forest rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Meredith College, NC

Average rent prices in Wake Forest have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Meredith College, NC

Rent prices in Wake Forest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wake Forest is $1,484, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest run $1,392 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,540.

Listings

Studio

$1,289

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,349

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,581

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,995

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,497

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,289

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,581

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Meredith College, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Meredith College, NC

1241 University Court, Unit 102 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

1241 University Court, Unit 102

1241 University Ct, Raleigh, NC 27606

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

2011 Wolftech Lane Unit 202 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

2011 Wolftech Lane Unit 202

2011 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603

1 bed

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

3000 Centennial Woods Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Raleigh condo for rent in Raleigh

3000 Centennial Woods Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

4 beds

4 baths

$595

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

1921 Wolftech Lane Unit 103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

1921 Wolftech Lane Unit 103

1921 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Meredith College, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Wake Forest rental market.

How much is rent in Wake Forest?

The average rent in Wake Forest is $1,651 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wake Forest?

Average rent prices in Wake Forest have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Wake Forest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wake Forest is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wake Forest?

To comfortably afford rent in Wake Forest, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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