
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC from $300 (272 Rentals)
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Room in House on Meredith Woods Ln

4412 Canaan Pl Dr

1514 Gholson Ave S East

1415 Underwood Ave

2336 N Cherry St

1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

834 Gray Ave NE

1331 Cunningham St
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1235 Gholson Ave S East

4160 James St

2334 N Cherry St

1086 W Bank St

Countryside Gardens

1137 N Cameron Ave

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

Bethabara Garden Apartments

1439 Clark Ave

3011 Broadbay Dr
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3465 Valley Rd

1340 Gray Ave NE

2332 N Cherry St

2574 Green Oaks Ct SE

202 Leisure Time Ln, Unit 9

201 Leisure Time Ln, Unit 12

1404 W 4th St

300 N Spring St

202 Leisure Time Ln, Unit 3

Midway Apartments
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The View at 5010

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

Plaza South Apartments

Room in Condo on Balfour Rd

2406 Markwood Ln SE

Gardens At Country Club

The Cove

Corners at Crystal Lake

2001 S Main St

Northcliffe Forest Apartments
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Fiddlers Creek Apartments

2559 Green Oaks Ct SE

Brannigan Village

Lofts at Glenhaven

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

3624 Yarbrough Ave

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

632 Mulberry St SW

115 S Spruce St

820 W 7th St, Unit D
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Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Winston-Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Winston-Salem Studio Apartments | $1,162 | $895 | $1,703 |
| Cheap Winston-Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $408 | $2,043 |
| Cheap Winston-Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $491 | $3,934 |
| Cheap Winston-Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $554 | $3,629 |
| Cheap Winston-Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,399 | $2,900 |
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Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Winston-Salem, NC
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026Current apartment rentals in the Winston-Salem, NC area range in price from $408 to $3,934 with an overall median price of $1,706. The three Winston-Salem neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Waughtown at $650, Southeast Winston Salem at $650, and Easton at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Winston-Salem Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waughtown | $820 | $650 | 9 |
| Southeast Winston Salem | $847 | $650 | 11 |
| Easton | $1,075 | $695 | 8 |
| Silas Creek Parkway South | $1,300 | $430 | 59 |
| British Woods | $1,325 | $430 | 60 |
| Parkview | $1,325 | $795 | 20 |
| Salem Gardens | $1,325 | $825 | 19 |
| South Park | $1,325 | $430 | 39 |
| Konnoak | $1,350 | $650 | 45 |
| Cedar Forest | $1,367 | $840 | 51 |
Cheapest Available Winston-Salem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS | SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 3-G | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Green Oaks | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
| Broadbay Crossings | One Bedroom- Classic | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Bethabara Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| The View at 5010 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winston-Salem area is the $0.90 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 $1,260. The second greatest value Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 | $0.90 |
| Townhomes at Little Creek | TH-2B15BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down | 1425 W Academy St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Lofts at Glenhaven | 2 bed classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Villas at Vineyard | VV-2B2BP | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Morgan Place Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH R | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 600 Peters Creek | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Loxley Chase Apartments | Arrow | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Green Oaks | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
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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.
Winston-Salem, NCPopulation: 246,328
Ranked #89
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Winston-Salem, NC
Whitaker Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winston-Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Winston-Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Winston-Salem is under $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Winston-Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Winston-Salem is Hunt Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $694, while the average apartment in Winston-Salem costs $1,706.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Winston-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 4,344 regular apartments in Winston-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 Winston-Salem?
Cheap apartments in Winston-Salem have an average cost of $590 which is $1,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Winston-Salem.
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