Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Meredith College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wake Forest

$1,666/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wake Forest is $1,666 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $233 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wake Forest

892

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wake Forest rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 17% 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 $1,504, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest run $1,393 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,529.

Listings

Studio

$1,314

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,357

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,575

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,964

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,314

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,357

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,964

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

17%

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

1410 Collegiate Cir - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Southwest Raleigh condo for rent in Raleigh

1410 Collegiate Cir, Raleigh, NC 27606

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2020 University Woods Road Unit 304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7

Very good

2020 University Woods Road Unit 304

2020 University Woods Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

1 bed

1 bath

$575

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3730 Pardue Woods Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Raleigh condo for rent in Raleigh

3 beds

3 baths

$575

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2120 Wolftech Lane Unit 303 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

2120 Wolftech Lane Unit 303

2120 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603

4 beds

4 baths

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,666 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wake Forest?

Average rent prices in Wake Forest have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Wake Forest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wake Forest is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $233 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 $67,000/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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