
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (44 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

Charleston Apartments

Ardmore Terrace

725 Gales Ave

918 Franklin St SW

212 N Spring St

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkins?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watkins Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $1,000 | $1,461 |
Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $650 | $4,053 |
Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $695 | $3,995 |
Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,265 | $4,045 |
Watkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watkins 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 Watkins 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 |
Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.56 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Village Lofts of Winston-Salem in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Watkins 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 Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Village Lofts of Winston-Salem | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
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 | $1.09 |
Gallery Lofts | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1428 Garfield Ave, Unit 1426 | 1428 Garfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWatkins, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC
Brunson Elementary
Reynolds High
The Downtown School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Watkins Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins?
The cheapest apartment in Watkins is 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watkins?
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 22 regular apartments in Watkins 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 Watkins?
Cheap apartments in Watkins have an average cost of $433 which is $2,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.
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