Gladwen Wendell Falls
1440 Yellow Desert Way,
Wendell, NC 27591
$1,391 - $2,535 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Wendell
Wendell, NC Area Guide
Rural character meets suburban comfort
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Rural
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Small Town
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Low Crime
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Wendell is a small, rural town located about twenty miles east of Raleigh. The community revolves around a timeless Main Street district featuring low-key cafes, shops, and other small businesses in cozy vintage storefronts. Annual events like the Harvest Festival and the International Food and Music Festival keep the community active and entertained throughout the year. Wendell offers its residents a unique blend of countryside living and suburban amenities, with many Raleigh-area commuters choosing to take advantage of the pastoral setting.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wendell, NC is $912 for a studio, $1,509 for one bedroom, $1,790 for two bedrooms, and $2,095 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wendell has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,509/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$2,046/month
1,711 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,896/month
1,690 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wendell, NC is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
30
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
31
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
East Wake School Of Arts Educatio
Public
Grades 9-12
374 Students
East Wake School Of Health Sci
Public
Grades 9-12
371 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anderson Point Park
- Clemmons Educational State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.