
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Estates Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Colonial Estates area of Winston-Salem.


Bethabara Garden Apartments

3465 Valley Rd

The View at 5010

The Cove

Northcliffe Forest Apartments

Lofts at Glenhaven

3624 Yarbrough Ave

Brandemere Apartment Homes

Vivo Apartments
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3715 Yarbrough Ave

Corners at Crystal Lake

Enclave at North Point Apartments

Trails At Bethabara

Countryside Villa Apartments

Hunt Club Apartments, LLC

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Beltway Park at Winston

Hampton Court Apartments I & II

Lofts at Mill Creek Apartments

3950 Bradford Ct, Unit A
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3950 Bradford Ct, Unit A

New Salem Village

The Pines at Bethabara

Providence Pointe

Alaris Village

Sugar Creek Apartments

Bethabara Village

Mill Creek Flats

1114 Bethabara Hills Ct

135 Columbine Dr
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Old Town Heights

Abbington Gardens

Reynolds Townhomes

Mountain Lodge

St. Armand's At Old Town

The Enclave at Winston Salem

Hunt Park Senior Apartments

Bridgewood

3630 Yarbrough Ave

Colonial Estates
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SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS

The Flats at Salem

3640-3690 Yarbrough Ave

4540-4558 June Ave

Pine Ridge at Reynolda

Delmonte Court Apartments

4233 Brownsboro Rd

Pine Valley

Avera Ave Apartments

3615-3619 Yarbrough Ave
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Colonial Estates, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colonial Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Estates Studio Apartments | $913 | $895 | $923 |
| Colonial Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $783 | $1,815 |
| Colonial Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $860 | $1,950 |
| Colonial Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,170 | $2,475 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Colonial Estates Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Colonial Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Estates area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunt Park Senior Apartments priced from $694. SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Colonial Estates apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS | SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 3-G | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Countryside Gardens | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Bethabara Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The View at 5010 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Northcliffe Forest Apartments | S1R - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
| The Cove | 21B | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
| Lofts at Glenhaven | 1 bed Classic | 1BR,1BA | $862 |
| Brandemere Apartment Homes | A1 - Carter | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Corners at Crystal Lake | Fairlawn | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Estates, NC
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Estates area is the $1.12 price per square foot B - Wilson Model at Brandemere Apartment Homes in the in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Colonial Estates apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Bethabara Village starting at $1,150 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandemere Apartment Homes | B - Wilson | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Bethabara Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Hampton Court Apartments I & II | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Providence Pointe | one bedroom/ one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 3950 Bradford Ct, Unit A | 3950 Bradford Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Beltway Park at Winston | Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Trails At Bethabara | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Countryside Villa Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS | SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 3-G | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColonial Estates, Winston-Salem, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Colonial Estates, Winston-Salem, NC
Gibson Elementary
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Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Colonial Estates, Winston-Salem, and the greater Winston-Salem area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colonial Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Colonial Estates is Hunt Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $694, while the average apartment in Colonial Estates costs $1,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colonial Estates?
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 72 regular apartments in Colonial Estates 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 Colonial Estates?
Cheap apartments in Colonial Estates have an average cost of $827 which is $783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Estates.
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