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Serves Wake Forest · office in Cary
2401 Weston Pkwy Ste 103, Cary, NC 27513
Real Property Management Wake County is a Cary office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville and Garner with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, inspections and asset management.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive staff, quick replies, a smooth application process and thorough home inspections.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
4004 Barrett Dr Ste 202, Raleigh, NC 27609
Lacy Management is a Raleigh company leasing and managing single-family homes and townhomes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville and Apex, with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and land development.
In their words: “We are a comprehensive property leasing and management firm, focusing on single-family homes and townhomes.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive staff, quick replies and capable maintenance technicians for repairs.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
4818 Six Forks Rd Ste 104, Raleigh, NC 27609
Oak City Properties Realty & Management is a locally owned Raleigh full-service firm managing single-family homes in Apex, Cary, Clayton, Raleigh and Wake Forest, with maintenance, rental analysis and help acquiring investment property.
In their words: “Through a comprehensive and customized approach, we make sure to meet your needs as an investor.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention good tenant placement, quick responses, a smooth process and kind, responsive staff.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
Serves the Raleigh area · no public office address, so no map pin
Haven Property Management by Ginger & is a local company serving the Raleigh area and the Triangle, managing single-family homes and multifamily properties with leasing and marketing, tenant screening, rent collection and evictions.
In their words: “From full-service property management to leasing and marketing or management-only services, we offer flexible solutions designed to fit your goals.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a professional, responsive and proactive team with strong attention to detail.
The Management House is a Raleigh company offering end-to-end management of residential properties in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham and Holly Springs, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “We are uniquely qualified to manage your home, and the vetted subcontractors we hire are chosen as much for their professionalism as their perfectionism.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe good communication and issues being fixed in a timely way.
Serves the Wake Forest area · no public office address, so no map pin
Porchlight Property Management Group serves the Wake Forest area, managing single-family homes and multifamily properties in Raleigh, Durham and the Triangle, with full management, tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and inspections.
In their words: “Our team brings years of experience managing residential properties, and we pride ourselves on treating every home as if it were our own.”
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200-10, Raleigh, NC 27612
Neuse River Asset Management is a Raleigh company managing single-family rentals in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Zebulon, with tenant placement, screening, marketing, lease drafting and inspections.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe an attentive, helpful and responsive property manager who communicates well.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
15 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Southern Group Property Management is a Raleigh family business managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Apex, with leasing, tenant screening, inspections and an in-house maintenance and renovation team.
In their words: “We have an in house maintenance team who can take care of repairs quickly & renovate your new investments at a great value.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, including many owners, describe a responsive, professional team with quick, fairly priced maintenance.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
8394 Six Forks Rd #201, Raleigh, NC 27615
Horizon Management Company is a Raleigh company managing apartments, single-family homes and duplexes in Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina and Garner, with leasing and 24/7 maintenance.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, polite and responsive staff and a good renting experience.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
6512 Six Forks Rd 502 B, Raleigh, NC 27615
Real Property Management Raleigh is a Raleigh office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville and Wake County with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and asset management.
In their words: “We check credit and background to make sure prospective tenants are qualified.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe a caring, easy-to-reach manager who handles requests promptly and keeps renting simple.
4920 GRANITE Lk Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Redwood Properties is a Wake Forest full-service company managing single-family, multifamily, furnished and commercial properties and HOAs in Franklin, Wake, Chatham, Orange and Durham counties, with leasing, inspections and financial reporting.
In their words: “At Redwood Properties, we remove the burden of day-to-day property management from the shoulders of fellow investors.”
Review summary: Many reviewers, especially investors, describe a helpful, knowledgeable manager, though a few report bad experiences.
Serves Wake Forest · office in Raleigh
5520 McNeely Dr Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27612
Wilson Property Management is a Raleigh company established in 1989, offering residential rental management and HOA management for single-family homes and student housing in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Clayton and Holly Springs.
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Rents in Wake Forest are $139 above the Wake County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$51 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Wake Forest's typical asking rent is $139 (8.4%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Wake Forest is number 7 of 11 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | $1,798 | +2.9% | 12 |
| Raleigh | $1,572 | +1.3% | 63 |
| Knightdale | $1,698 | +2.5% | 1 |
| Garner | $1,853 | +0.8% | 3 |
| Morrisville | $1,650 | +2.2% | 1 |
| Cary | $1,768 | +1.6% | 17 |
| Clayton | $1,797 | +2.0% | 5 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Wake Forest is $1,798 (September 2026); +2.9% over the past year and +14.8% over five years. About 26% of homes in Wake Forest are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 12 property management companies in Wake Forest, NC: 1 with an office in the city and 11 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Wake Forest was $1,798 a month in September 2026, +2.9% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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