Hawthorne at Traditions
921 Mendocino St,
Wake Forest, NC 27587
1-3 Beds | $1,410 - $2,420
$1,410/month
Average Rent
821 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Wake Forest, NC is $1,410 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Wake Forest rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wake Forest, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,410 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,683 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,099 or more.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $27 less per month.
Because the average rent in Wake Forest is $1,410, you’ll want to make about $4,700 per month or $56,400 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.
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