
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Salem area of Winston-Salem.


1137 N Cameron Ave

836 Gray Ave NE

235 Corona St, Unit 102

200 High St

511 Jersey Ave

2001 S Main St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

725 Gales Ave

1930 Elizabeth Ave
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Ardmore Terrace

1429 W 4th St

807 W End Blvd

151 Westdale Ave NW

1104 Apple St

Charleston Apartments

918 Franklin St SW

120 S Poplar St

Twin City Townhomes

110 S Marshall St

639 S Poplar St

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Salem Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $1,000 | $1,525 |
West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $695 | $4,325 |
West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $695 | $4,352 |
West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,255 | $4,045 |
West Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available West Salem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $830. Ardmore Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Twin City Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Carlyle Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
Falcon Pointe Apartments | Nestling | 2BR,2BA | $1,094 |
Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.13 price per square foot Nestling Model at Falcon Pointe Apartments in the in the South Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,094. The second greatest value West Salem 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 West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Falcon Pointe Apartments | Nestling | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Village Lofts of Winston-Salem | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Legacy Park Apartments | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Twin City Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Carlyle Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
235 Corona St, Unit 102 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Latham Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the West Salem Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 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 West Salem Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Salem?
The cheapest apartment in West Salem is Ardmore Terrace which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in West Salem costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 35 regular apartments in West 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 West Salem?
Cheap apartments in West Salem have an average cost of $383 which is $2,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.
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