Cheap Homes for Rent in Forsyth County, NC from $475 (131 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Oak Croft St
$750
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1600 Oak Croft St

Winston-SalemNC27107

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property at 1047 W Academy St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1047 W Academy St, Unit 6

1047 W Academy St
Winston-SalemNC27101

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property at 3818 Country Club Rd
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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 1920 Crest Hollow Dr
$999

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Base Rent$999

Total Monthly Price$999
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1920 Crest Hollow Dr, Unit 101

1920 Crest Hollow Dr
Winston-SalemNC27127
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property at 1926 Kentucky Ave
$1,025

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Base Rent$1,025

Total Monthly Price$1,025
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1926 Kentucky Ave

Winston-SalemNC27101

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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. Brandemere Apartment Homes in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $729. 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
Brandemere Apartment HomesA - Tucker1BR,1BA$729
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Green Oaks2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Broadbay CrossingsOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$750
SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTSSHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 4-D1BR,1BA$750
Gardens At Country Club11ATH1BR,1BA$775
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forsyth County, NC

As of September 15, 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 Blossom Model at Wallburg Landing starting at $1,579 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Southeast 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
Wallburg LandingBlossom3BR,2BA$1.08
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-2B15BP2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$0.98
Trails At BethabaraCobblestone2BR,2BA$1.11
Bethabara Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Green Oaks2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.92
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$0.99
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.03
Brandemere Apartment HomesA - Tucker1BR,1BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Forsyth County

What type of rentals are currently available in Forsyth County?

There are currently 595 Apartments for Rent in Forsyth County, NC with pricing that ranges from $408 to $3,775. There are also 516 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forsyth County ranging from $475 to $8,000.

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 $475 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,770.

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 $3,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,349.

Expert Rental Resources

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