Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wake Forest University

$1,265/mo

The average rent in Wake Forest University is $1,265 per month as of May 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $685 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wake Forest University

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wake Forest University rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends for all bedroom counts and property types in Wake Forest University. 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 Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Rent prices in Wake Forest University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wake Forest University is $997, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Wake Forest University run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

-

1 bedroom

$835

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-

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

-

3 bedroom

$1,695

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,850

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-

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, 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 University, Winston Salem, NC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Wake Forest University and Brookwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wake Forest University

Median rent price$1,265
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,169
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Brookwood, Winston Salem, NC.

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Frequently asked questions for Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Wake Forest University rental market.

How much is rent in Wake Forest University?

The average rent in Wake Forest University is $1,265 per month as of May 9, 2026.

How does Wake Forest University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wake Forest University is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wake Forest University?

To comfortably afford rent in Wake Forest University, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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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