Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Holland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1410 ACADEMY ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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The Livery Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livery Apartments

648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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1121 West End Blvd
Studio Apartments

1121 West End Blvd

1121 W End BlvdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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South Central Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Winston Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Winston 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 $885. Here are the most affordable South Central Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1410 ACADEMY ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$885
Hilltop HouseA31BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® 4th StreetA21BR,1BA$1,277
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Winston Salem, NC

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Winston Salem area is the $1.84 price per square foot The Carlisle Model at Legacy at Ardmore in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,880. The second greatest value South Central Winston Salem apartment is the 933B1BL Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge starting at $1,265 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy at ArdmoreThe Carlisle3BR,2BA$1.84
The Residences at Diamond Ridge933B1BL3BR,1BA$1.27
118 N Poplar St, Unit B118 N Poplar St1BR,1BA$1.26
Gallery LoftsPicasso1BR,1BA$1.73
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
West End StationA41BR,1BA$2.10
Plant 64 Apartment Homes1N1BR,1BA$2.33
Link Apartments® BrookstownA21BR,1BA$2.08
Hilltop HouseA51BR,1BA$1.92
The EasleyA11BR,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #59

Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Winston Salem Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Winston Salem?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Winston Salem is 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in South Central Winston Salem costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Winston 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 1,034 regular apartments in South Central Winston Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Central Winston Salem?

Cheap apartments in South Central Winston Salem have an average cost of $790 which is $2,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Winston Salem.

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