Wake Forest, NC rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wake Forest, NC is $2,199.
$2,199
-$1
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180
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $940 to $11,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 5 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 9 |
| $1,700 | 10 |
| $1,800 | 14 |
| $1,900 | 28 |
| $2,000 | 19 |
| $2,100 | 18 |
| $2,200 | 19 |
| $2,300 | 19 |
| $2,400 | 23 |
| $2,500 | 16 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $99 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,985 | $1,955 |
| Feb | $2,000 | $1,988 |
| Mar | $2,040 | $2,024 |
| Apr | $2,060 | $2,070 |
| May | $2,130 | $2,190 |
| Jun | $2,110 | $2,200 |
| Jul | $2,100 | $2,125 |
| Aug | $2,150 | $2,195 |
| Sep | $2,100 | No data |
| Oct | $2,050 | No data |
| Nov | $1,999 | No data |
| Dec | $1,995 | No data |
Market temperature
The Wake Forest, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Wake Forest, NC is 5% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Wake Forest, NC?
The average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $2,199.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wake Forest, NC?
Houses in Wake Forest, NC rent between $940 - $11,900 with an average rent of $2,199.
3. How has the rent in Wake Forest, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Wake Forest, NC increased by $99
4. How much has the rent in Wake Forest, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Wake Forest, NC decreased by $1
5. How many available rentals are there in Wake Forest, NC?
There are currently 180 rentals available in Wake Forest, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Wake Forest, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $2,199 — 4.71% higher the national average of $2,100.