
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forsyth County, NC from $300 (208 Rentals)
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600 Peters Creek

1652 N Cherry St, Unit D

1652 N Cherry St, Unit B

4850 Ellen Ave

1514 Gholson Ave S East

2336 N Cherry St

1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

834 Gray Ave NE
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2334 N Cherry St

Enclave at North Point Apartments

Countryside Gardens

2026 N Cherry St

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

Bethabara Garden Apartments

1439 Clark Ave

1137 N Cameron Ave

3465 Valley Rd

3011 Broadbay Dr
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2332 N Cherry St

1340 Gray Ave NE

135 Wall St

1443 Clark Ave

Farmwood Gardens

The Lofts at the Plaza

300 N Spring St

1404 W 4th St

The View at 5010

The Residences at Diamond Ridge
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1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D

1606 Oak Croft Dr

535 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

515 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

2406 Markwood Ln SE

2001 S Main St

2571 Green Oaks Ct SE

Gardens At Country Club

Northcliffe Forest Apartments
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The Cove

The Haven at Triad Park

Cedar Green

Lofts at Glenhaven

Linville Ridge Apartments

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

Ardmore Terrace

Vivo Apartments
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Forsyth County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forsyth County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $699 | $1,720 |
| Forsyth County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $386 | $2,050 |
| Forsyth County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $459 | $3,945 |
| Forsyth County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $527 | $3,954 |
| Forsyth County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $1,399 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Forsyth County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Forsyth County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pegram Landing II in the Shallowford Reserve neighborhood priced from $386. Hunt Park Senior Apartments in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $694. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forsyth County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegram Landing II | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $386 |
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Countryside Gardens | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Broadbay Crossings | One Bedroom- Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Bethabara Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Farmwood Gardens | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Lofts at the Plaza | The Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forsyth County, NC
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forsyth County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 222 W End Blvd Model at 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 in the in the East Winston neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Forsyth County apartment is the TH-2B15BR Model at Townhomes at Little Creek starting at $1,199 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the West Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forsyth County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 | 222 W End Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Townhomes at Little Creek | TH-2B15BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Villas at Vineyard | VV-2B2BP | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Loxley Chase Apartments | Barkley | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Morgan Place Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH R | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS | SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 7-F | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Pegram Landing II | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forsyth County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forsyth County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forsyth County is under $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forsyth County?
The cheapest apartment in Forsyth County is Pegram Landing II which is listed at $386, while the average apartment in Forsyth County costs $2,987.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forsyth County?
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 84 regular apartments in Forsyth County 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 Forsyth County?
Cheap apartments in Forsyth County have an average cost of $172 which is $2,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forsyth County.
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