Cheap Homes for Rent in Forsyth County, NC from $500 (91 Rentals)

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property at 130 N Sunset Dr

$700 - $800

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$700 - $800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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130 N Sunset Dr

Winston-SalemNC27101

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property at 832 W 7th St

$925

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$925

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$925

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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832 W 7th St

Winston-SalemNC27101
property at 2890 Carriage Dr

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2890 Carriage Dr, Unit E

2890 Carriage Dr
Winston-SalemNC27106
property at 3818 Country Club Rd

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3818 Country Club Rd, Unit F

3818 Country Club Rd
Winston-SalemNC27104

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property at 1615 Argonne Blvd

$1,050

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$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1615 Argonne Blvd

Winston-SalemNC27107
property at 7596 Broad St

$1,050

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7596 Broad St

Rural HallNC27045

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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 Hunt Park Senior Apartments in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood priced from $694. Northwood Apartments in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forsyth County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunt Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Green Oaks2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTSSHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 3-F1BR,1BA$750
Broadbay CrossingsOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$775
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
Bethabara Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forsyth County, NC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forsyth County area is the $1.11 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Spire at Smith Crossing in the in the Kernersville neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Forsyth County apartment is the TH-2B15BP 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spire at Smith CrossingDogwood5BR,3BA$1.11
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-2B15BP2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Wallburg LandingSpring2BR,2BA$1.11
Lofts at Glenhaven2 bed classic2BR,2BA$1.02
Brandemere Apartment HomesB - Wilson2BR,2BA$1.06
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.00
Brookway WestThe Bonus Room2BR,2BA$1.13
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Green Oaks2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Forsyth County

What type of rentals are currently available in Forsyth County?

There are currently 592 Apartments for Rent in Forsyth County, NC with pricing that ranges from $408 to $3,934. There are also 456 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forsyth County ranging from $550 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forsyth County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forsyth County ranges from $550 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,026.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forsyth County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forsyth County range from $554 to $3,724, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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