
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (41 Rentals)
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1324-1326 C.E. Gray Dr SE

1404 W 4th St

610 Second St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

Ardmore Terrace

1104 Apple St

Charleston Apartments

Twin City Townhomes

725 Gales Ave

918 Franklin St SW

212 N Spring St

Village Lofts of Winston-Salem

1609-1640 W Northwest Blvd
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 | $1,274 | $1,000 | $1,461 |
West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $795 | $3,968 |
West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $695 | $3,995 |
West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,265 | $4,045 |
West Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 41 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 1 Bed unit found at 1620 Windsong Ct priced from $650. 1410 ACADEMY ST has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. 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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1620 Windsong Ct | 1620 Windsong Ct | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
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 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Twin City Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Gray Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Village Lofts of Winston-Salem | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.26 price per square foot 118 N Poplar St Model at 118 N Poplar St, Unit B in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Salem 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 West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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118 N Poplar St, Unit B | 118 N Poplar St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BSR | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Villages at Ardmore Landing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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 |
Gray Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Carlyle Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
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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
The Downtown School
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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.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $695, 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 25 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 $512 which is $2,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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