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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Winston-Salem, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Winston-Salem, NC area range in price from $499 to $3,900 with an overall median price of $2,476. The three Winston-Salem neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Weston at $1,100, Parkview at $650, and West Polo Road at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Winston-Salem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Weston$1,225$1,1003
Parkview$1,309$6502
West Polo Road$1,400$1,4001
Bowen Park$1,520$94516
City View$1,520$1,2002
East Winston$1,520$49934
North East Winston$1,520$49930
Reynoldstown$1,520$49918
Slater Park$1,520$79517
North Point Mallard Lakes$1,547$7952

Cheapest Available Winston-Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pegram Landing II in the Shallowford Reserve neighborhood priced from $386. Northwood Apartments in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winston-Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pegram Landing IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$386
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$600
Bridgewood11B1BR,1BA$705
The Flats at Salem111BR,1BA$765
BC - Broadbay CrossingsOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$775
June At Old Town1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
The View at 50101 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$800
The Cove111BR,1BA$815
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winston-Salem area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom-1.5 Bath w/ Deck Model at Morgan Place Apartments in the in the Clemmons neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Winston-Salem apartment is the 2B Flat Semi-Classic Model at Clemmons Village Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Clemmons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winston-Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morgan Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1.5 Bath w/ Deck2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Clemmons Village Apartments2B Flat Semi-Classic2BR,1BA$1.10
Villas at VineyardVV-2B2BR2BR,2BA$1.11
Gardens At Country Club21.5THD2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Countryside Villa ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Brandemere Apartment HomesA1 - Carter1BR,1BA$1.13
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BSR2BR,1BA$1.15
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.06
Pegram Landing IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.54
Northwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00

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Winston-Salem Overview

Winston Salem is the 5th-largest city in North Carolina and is considered part of the Piedmont Triad region in Forsyth County. It is home to the tallest office building, known as the Wells Fargo Center. It is also known as the “Twin City” because of its dual heritage for Arts and Innovation. In 1913, the two cities of Winston and Salem were merged.

Why live in Winston-Salem, NC?

Winston-Salem has a beautiful landscape of mountains with a rich culture and some of the highest-ranking schools in the country. It also hosts the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series between March and August. It hosts the ATP tennis tournament every year. It is also home to the Winston-Salem Dash, a Class-A Minor-League baseball team which is affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. Winston-Salem has an enormous list of activities for the family and children.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #8

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Winston-Salem, NC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winston-Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Winston-Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Winston-Salem is at Gray Court Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment is $386 at Pegram Landing II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Winston-Salem is starting from $459 at Pegram Landing II.

What is the most affordable Winston-Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Winston-Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pegram Landing II and starts from $527.

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