Capital Creek at Heritage
1910 Capital Creek Dr,
Wake Forest, NC 27587
1-3 Beds | $1,243 - $2,323
Rental Market Trends in Wake Forest, NC
What is the average rent in Wake Forest, NC?
$1,396/month
Average Rent
821 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $1,396 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Wake Forest rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wake Forest, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,396 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,673 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,097 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wake Forest, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.6%, which averages out to $50 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Wake Forest, NC
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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41%
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59%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wake Forest?
Based on current rent prices, Wakefield Estates, Heritage and Homestead at Heritage are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wake Forest.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wake Forest?
Based on current rent prices, Reynolds Mill, Crenshaw Hall Plantation and Crenshaw Manor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wake Forest.
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Which Wake Forest neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Wake Forest with the most apartments available are Reynolds Mill, Heritage North and Heritage .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wake Forest, NC?
Because the average rent in Wake Forest is $1,396, you’ll want to make about $4,653 per month or $55,836 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Wake Forest, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wake Forest, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.