Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC from $300 (259 Rentals)

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property at 1086 W Bank St

$750

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$750
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1086 W Bank St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Bethabara Gardens
$795
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$710
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$795
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Bethabara Gardens

5785 Hickory Knoll DrWinston-Salem, NC 27106
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property at 300 N Spring St

$725 - $800

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300 N Spring St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Gardens At Country Club
$846 - $1,790
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$802 - $1,746
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$44
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$846 - $1,790
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Gardens At Country Club

240 Village Crossing LnWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Brannigan Village
$884 - $1,575
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$854 - $1,545
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$30
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$884 - $1,575
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Brannigan Village

200 Brannigan Village DrWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Winston-Salem, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Winston-Salem, NC area range in price from $400 to $6,175 with an overall median price of $3,282. The three Winston-Salem neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Haven Swink Acres at $1,150, Old Town Heights at $1,200, and Prospect Park at $1,245. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Winston-Salem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Haven Swink Acres$1,150$1,1501
Old Town Heights$1,200$1,2001
Prospect Park$1,245$1,2451
Northwoods Estate$1,270$1,2452
Weston$1,295$1,2951
Ogburn Station$1,335$1,0995
Shalimar$1,371$1,1942
Waughtown$1,412$69518
Ebony Hills$1,425$1,4251
Morningside Manor$1,425$69525

Cheapest Available Winston-Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pegram Landing IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$386
Hunt Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTSSHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 4-G1BR,1BA$750
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
Bethabara Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR,1BA$800
The View at 50101 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winston-Salem area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2BR - 1.5BTH TH R Model at Morgan Place Apartments in the in the Clemmons neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Winston-Salem apartment is the Barkley Model at Loxley Chase Apartments starting at $1,190 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winston-Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morgan Place Apartments2BR - 1.5BTH TH R2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Loxley Chase ApartmentsBarkley2BR,2BA$1.14
The Village at Heather HillsHeather South $10952BR,2BA$0.88
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
220 W End Blvd, Unit 220220 W End Blvd1BR,1BA$1.00
Brandemere Apartment HomesA1 - Carter1BR,1BA$1.10
Fiddlers Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.13
Pegram Landing IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.54
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
235 Corona St, Unit 302235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.12

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Winston-Salem Overview

Winston Salem is the 5th-largest city in North Carolina and is considered part of the Piedmont Triad region in Forsyth County. It is home to the tallest office building, known as the Wells Fargo Center. It is also known as the “Twin City” because of its dual heritage for Arts and Innovation. In 1913, the two cities of Winston and Salem were merged.

Why live in Winston-Salem, NC?

Winston-Salem has a beautiful landscape of mountains with a rich culture and some of the highest-ranking schools in the country. It also hosts the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series between March and August. It hosts the ATP tennis tournament every year. It is also home to the Winston-Salem Dash, a Class-A Minor-League baseball team which is affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. Winston-Salem has an enormous list of activities for the family and children.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winston-Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Winston-Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Winston-Salem is at Gray Court Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment is $386 at Pegram Landing II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Winston-Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Winston-Salem is starting from $459 at Pegram Landing II.

What is the most affordable Winston-Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Winston-Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pegram Landing II and starts from $527.

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