Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
South College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wake Forest

$1,691/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wake Forest is $1,691 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $209 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wake Forest

1,011

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 South 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 South 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,920. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,487.

Listings

Studio

$1,317

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,309

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,544

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,900

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,370

-

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,317

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,309

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,544

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,370

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South College, NC

1120 Carlton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2011 Wolftech Lane Unit 202 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

2011 Wolftech Lane Unit 202

2011 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603

1 bed

1 bath

$575

2120 Wolftech Lane Unit 303 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.8

Very good

2120 Wolftech Lane Unit 303

2120 Wolftech Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603

4 beds

4 baths

$600

2031 Wolfmill Dr #103A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Raleigh apartment for rent in Raleigh

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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Frequently asked questions for South 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 $1,691 per month as of September 12, 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 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $209 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 $68,000/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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