
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.


Countryside Gardens

Bethabara Garden Apartments

The View at 5010

3981 Bradford Ct

Northcliffe Forest Apartments

Lofts at Glenhaven

Lofts at Mill Creek Apartments

Vivo Apartments

The Cove
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Countryside Villa Apartments

Trails At Bethabara

Hampton Court Apartments

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Beltway Park at Winston

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The Pines at Bethabara
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Providence Pointe

Sugar Creek Apartments

Mill Creek Flats

1504 Aspen Way

1504 Aspen Way, Unit 1504 Aspen Way

3761 Avera Ave, Unit 10 - 3763 Avera Ave

Old Town Heights

Crowne Oaks Apartments

Crowne Park
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Abbington Gardens

Reynolds Townhomes

Mountain Lodge

4229 BROWNSBORO ROAD

St. Armand's At Old Town

The Enclave at Winston Salem

Hunt Park Senior Apartments

Bridgewood

3630 Yarbrough Ave
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Colonial Estates

SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS

The Flats at Salem

3640-3690 Yarbrough Ave

4540-4558 June Ave

Pine Ridge at Reynolda

Delmonte Court Apartments

4804 Germanton Rd

Newly Remodeled 1 Bedroom Apartment

Pine Valley
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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 | $1,082 | $715 | $1,735 |
| Colonial Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $899 | $1,930 |
| Colonial Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $1,199 | $2,475 |
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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 4229 BROWNSBORO ROAD priced from $625. Hunt Park Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $694. Here are the most affordable Colonial Estates apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4229 BROWNSBORO ROAD | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $625 |
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $694 |
| Brandemere Apartment Homes | A1 - Carter | 1BR, 1BA | $715 |
| SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS | SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 4-D | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| Countryside Gardens | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| The View at 5010 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Lofts at Mill Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $889 |
| Northcliffe Forest Apartments | S3R - Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $891 |
| The Cove | 11 | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
| Vivo Apartments | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Estates, NC
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Estates area is the $1.08 price per square foot Cobblestone Model at Trails At Bethabara in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,092. The second greatest value Colonial Estates apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Bethabara Village in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting at $950 with a $0.96 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails At Bethabara | Cobblestone | 2BR, 2BA | $1.08 |
| Bethabara Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Mill Creek Flats | Gardenia | 2BR, 2BA | $1.29 |
| Countryside Villa Apartments | 2BR - 1.5BTH | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Hunt Club Apartments, LLC | 2-BD 2-BTH | 2BR, 2BA | $1.20 |
| Lofts at Glenhaven | 2 bed gold | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| Providence Pointe | one bedroom/ one bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Brandemere Apartment Homes | A - Tucker | 1BR, 1BA | $1.05 |
| SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS | SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 3-I | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 4229 BROWNSBORO ROAD which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Colonial Estates costs $1,057.
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 61 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 $586 which is $471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colonial Estates.
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