
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (40 Rentals)
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1404 W 4th St

610 Second St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

The Villages at Ardmore Landing

Ardmore Terrace

1104 Apple St

Charleston Apartments

Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights

918 Franklin St SW

Twin City Townhomes

725 Gales Ave

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 | $1,302 | $1,000 | $1,461 |
West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $795 | $3,975 |
West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $695 | $3,995 |
West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $1,350 | $4,045 |
West Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 40 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 |
Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights | 2 Bedroom Garden Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Twin City Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,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 March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.32 price per square foot 1610 Ebert St Model at 1610 Ebert St in the in the South Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 1610 Ebert St Model at 1610 Ebert St starting at $1,830 with a $1.32 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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1610 Ebert St | 1610 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1610 Ebert St | 1610 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1610 Ebert St | 1610 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1618 Ebert St | 1618 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1618 Ebert St | 1618 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1618 Ebert St | 1618 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1614 Ebert St | 1614 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1614 Ebert St | 1614 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
1614 Ebert St | 1614 Ebert St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
118 N Poplar St, Unit B | 118 N Poplar St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
1620 Windsong Ct | 1620 Windsong Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.69 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Villages at Ardmore Landing | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #3
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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Best Local Schools in West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Latham Elementary
The Downtown School
School data provided by Great Schools
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 1620 Windsong Ct which is listed at $650, 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 30 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 $577 which is $2,423 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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