Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Wake Forest, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wake Forest, NC rent slipped 6.6% year over year to a current median of $2,050/month. Renters pay $3 less per month than last year, with a month-over-month increase of 1.0%.
Compared to national trends
Wake Forest rent runs 7.3% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 146 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Wake Forest are $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms command a median of $2,595/month. The 3-bedroom segment, which makes up 51.9% of rentals, rents at $1,948/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Wake Forest rose 3.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 6.6%. This segment's increase contrasts with the overall market trend and shows variation within the city's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wake Forest
$2,050/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Wake Forest is $2,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $140 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wake Forest
146
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% 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 $1,492, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | 4% |  100% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,470 | 5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,947 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 5% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Heritage | $2,199 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,492 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $922 | 1% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
100%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Heritage
Average rent
$2,199
Apartments
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
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
7%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wake Forest, NC is 7% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,100
3%$1,895
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1%$2,040
6%$1,250
18%$1,981
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5%$1,750
2%$2,250
3%$1,892
2%$1,890
4%Discover rentals in Wake Forest, NC
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wake Forest
618 Market Grove Dr #100, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2.5 baths
$950
House for rent
Available Aug 17
20m ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wake Forest
1500 River Mill Dr #312, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Condo for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
5604 Pine Rock Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
2d 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 Jun 4
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,480
House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
4 beds
4 baths
$3,395
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,334–$2,051
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Sep 21
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
$2,395
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 5
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,480
House for rent
Available Oct 27
2d ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,334–$2,051
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,470
House for rent
Available Aug 19
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,795
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
2d ago
Verified
366 W Oak Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
2 beds
2 baths
$1,334–$2,051
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
$2,395
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,575
$2,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
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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 $2,050 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wake Forest?
Average rent prices in Wake Forest have increased by 1% 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 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 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 $82,000/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).