Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wake Forest, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wake Forest, NC rent slipped 1.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,020/month. Renters today are paying $104 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 2.7%.
Compared to national trends
Wake Forest runs 3.9% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 144 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Wake Forest rent for $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,340/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,618/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,550/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a wide range of rental options for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Wake Forest
$2,020/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Wake Forest is $2,020 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wake Forest
144
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 | No Change |  109% | |
1 bedroom | $1,340 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,617 | 6% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Heritage | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,595 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $922 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
109%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,617
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Heritage
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
3%
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
4%higher than the national median
13%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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2%Discover rentals in Wake Forest, NC
4d ago
103 Water Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
834 N Taylor St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3 beds
2 baths
$1,525
House for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wake Forest
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,645
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
5 beds
8 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
5 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
4 beds
4 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,364–$2,059
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,990
$2,380
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
$2,385
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,364–$2,059
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,150
$2,370
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,470
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,364–$2,059
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,990
$2,380
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
$2,385
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,590
$1,845
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
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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 $2,020 per month as of July 18, 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 1% since last year.
How does Wake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wake Forest is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $81,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest average around $1,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,500/month.
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).