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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Winston-Salem, NC

Pricing Updated: 02/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Winston-Salem, NC area range in price from $650 to $4,507 with an overall median price of $2,106. The three Winston-Salem neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Flat Rock at $675, Shattalon Heights at $800, and Moravian Forest at $800. 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
Flat Rock$1,105$6751339
Shattalon Heights$1,399$8006517
Moravian Forest$1,412$8005690
North$1,413$8005252
North Point Mallard Lakes$1,415$8005029
Westbrook$1,435$7681805
Carriage Cove$1,443$7682640
Holmes Creek$1,443$6502353
Silas Creek Parkway South$1,450$8251151
South Winston Salem$1,457$8251373

Cheapest Available Winston-Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northwood Apartments in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood priced from $675. 1410 ACADEMY ST in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winston-Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$675
1410 ACADEMY ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Hunt Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$709
Corners at Crystal LakeFairlawn1BR,1BA$790
The View at 50101 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$800
BC - Broadbay CrossingsOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$800
Salem Ridge111BR,1BA$812
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$820
Plaza South Apartments1BR/1BA WITHOUT W/D CONNECTIONS1BR,1BA$825
The Flats at Salem11P1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winston-Salem area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3A Gold Model at Lofts at Glenhaven in the in the North neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Winston-Salem apartment is the 4 BR / 2 BA Model at Brookside Townhomes starting at $1,349 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Northeast Winston Salem 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.
Lofts at Glenhaven3A Gold3BR,2BA$0.80
Brookside Townhomes4 BR / 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.12
Northway at Clemmons Village2B Flat Semi-Classic2BR,1BA$1.10
Brookford Place222BR,2BA$1.18
Alaris Village2 Bed 2 Bath (sunroom optional)2BR,2BA$1.12
Morgan Place Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.16
The Villages at Ardmore Landing2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19
Northwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Hunt Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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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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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 Village Lofts of Winston-Salem listed at $1,000.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment is $695 at 1410 ACADEMY ST.

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 $675 at Northwood Apartments.

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

The best deal on a cheap Winston-Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northwood Apartments and starts from $750.

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