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722 S Sunset Dr

Winston-SalemNC27103

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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 Ardmore Terrace priced from $885. 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 Watkins apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$885
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$885
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.19 price per square foot 933B1BLR Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge in the in the South Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,190. 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.
The Residences at Diamond Ridge933B1BLR3BR,1BA$1.19
Village Lofts of Winston-SalemTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.09
Gallery LoftsPicasso1BR,1BA$1.73
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins

What type of rentals are currently available in Watkins?

There are currently 210 Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC with pricing that ranges from $695 to $4,352. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watkins ranging from $499 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watkins?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watkins ranges from $499 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,383.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watkins?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watkins range from $1,255 to $4,045, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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