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1437 W 4th St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Wilma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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1410 ACADEMY ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Cherry Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Street Apartments

2642 Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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The Livery Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livery Apartments

648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Penburn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Penburn Apartments

501 S Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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Buena Vista, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buena Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buena Vista area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 600 Peters Creek priced from $430. Townhomes at Little Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
600 Peters Creek1 bedroom 30%1BR,1BA$430
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-1B1BR1BR,1BA$855
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Loxley Chase ApartmentsLittle John1BR,1BA$900
Sherwood Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$974
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$985
Highland Commons2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1,000
209 N Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Link Apartments® BrookstownS11BR,1BA$1,291

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista, NC

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Highland Commons in the in the Southwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Buena Vista apartment is the 1S Model at Mill 800 starting at $1,513 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buena Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Mill 8001S1BR,1BA$1.70
715 Watson Ave., Unit C715 Watson Ave.2BR,1BA$1.65
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.16
209 N Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
600 Peters Creek1 bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.25
Sherwood Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.34
235 Corona St, Unit 304235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.19
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-1B1B1BR,1BA$1.32
Loxley Chase ApartmentsLittle John1BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Buena Vista, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #101

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Buena Vista, Winston-Salem, NC

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Getting Around the Buena Vista Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buena Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buena Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buena Vista is under $1,291.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buena Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Buena Vista is 600 Peters Creek which is listed at $430, while the average apartment in Buena Vista costs $1,533.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buena Vista?

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 17 regular apartments in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista?

Cheap apartments in Buena Vista have an average cost of $107 which is $1,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buena Vista.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.