Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (61 Rentals)

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812 West St

Winston-SalemNC27101
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Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Holland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Fairview Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Colony Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Wilma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Lincoln Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

1639-1683 Lincoln AveWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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1410 ACADEMY ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Aster Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aster Park Apartments

1620 Hope LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Terra Churton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Hillside Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Gardens

1350 N Chestnut StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watkins area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $885. Ardmore Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$885
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$885
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$910
Hilltop HouseA31BR,1BA$949
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$1,009
50 West Fourth Residences1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.53 price per square foot Rivera Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Village Lofts of Winston-Salem starting at $1,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery LoftsRivera1BR,1BA$1.53
Village Lofts of Winston-SalemTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$1.05
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.06
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.26
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
235 Corona St, Unit 102235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.19
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$1.55
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Watkins?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watkins is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins?

The cheapest apartment in Watkins is Ardmore Terrace which is listed at $885, 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 23 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 $356 which is $2,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.

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