Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Wake Forest, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wake Forest, NC rent slipped 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,010/month. Renters today are paying $51 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,200/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Wake Forest runs 5.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 147 total rentals available for choice.
Price ranges
Studios in Wake Forest rent for around $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,295/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,435/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,478/month. The 1-bed segment is smaller in inventory at 9.9% of total rentals. $2,000/month is the median for studios, the smallest segment.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed bedroom segment in Wake Forest, NC climbed 5.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 6.5%. This indicates a distinct upward trend for smaller units despite the overall market softening.
Median rent
Median rent in Wake Forest
$2,010/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Wake Forest is $2,010 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $110 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wake Forest
147
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wake Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wake Forest, NC
Average rent prices in Wake Forest have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wake Forest, NC
Rent prices in Wake Forest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wake Forest is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest run $1,358 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 |  2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,435 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,477 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Heritage | $2,199 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,145 | 1% | 9% | |
Rooms | $700 | 4% | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,477
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Heritage
Average rent
$2,199
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wake Forest, 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.
How does rent in Wake Forest, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wake Forest and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wake Forest
6%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wake Forest, NC is 8% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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Discover rentals in Wake Forest, NC
1h ago
347 W Oak Ave Apt C, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wake Forest
N Taylor St #716, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Price dropped $100House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
5604 Pine Rock Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wake Forest
4203 Virginia Colony Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
3 beds
4 baths
$3,595
Price dropped $200House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$3,595
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,304–$2,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,410
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 16
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,410
Price dropped $1,030Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,485
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,304–$2,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Price dropped $175Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,715
Price dropped $105Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
Verified
1316 Lowenstein St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,570
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,304–$2,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,410
Price dropped $1,030Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,465
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 21
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Frequently asked questions for Wake Forest, 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 $2,010 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wake Forest?
Average rent prices in Wake Forest have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Wake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wake Forest is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $110 more 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wake Forest?
December offers the lowest rents in Wake Forest with approximately 7% savings compared to August's peak prices. September and November also see less competitive conditions with lower demand relative to available inventory.
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).