
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (43 Rentals)
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1324-1326 C.E. Gray Dr SE

1409 Underwood Ave

1404 W 4th St

610 Second St

1428 Garfield Ave, Unit 1426

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B

1104 Apple St

725 Gales Ave

918 Franklin St SW

212 N Spring St

Village Lofts of Winston-Salem
Old Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Salem Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $1,000 | $1,461 |
Old Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $650 | $3,968 |
Old Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $695 | $3,995 |
Old Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,265 | $4,045 |
Old Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Old Salem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1410 ACADEMY ST priced from $695. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Old Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1410 ACADEMY ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
The Villages at Ardmore Landing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $827 |
Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Gray Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Village Lofts of Winston-Salem | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Link Apartments® 4th Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Salem, NC
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Salem area is the $1.26 price per square foot 118 N Poplar St Model at 118 N Poplar St, Unit B in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Old Salem apartment is the 932B1BSR Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge starting at $925 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the South Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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118 N Poplar St, Unit B | 118 N Poplar St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BSR | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Villages at Ardmore Landing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Gallery Lofts | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
1428 Garfield Ave, Unit 1426 | 1428 Garfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Gray Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Hilltop House | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #62
Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Old Salem Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Salem Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Old Salem is 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Old Salem costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Salem?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Old Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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