Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Winds Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Morgan Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morgan Ridge

100 Morgan WayWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Arbor Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Pointe

1501 Old Salisbury CtWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Arcadian Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadian Apartments

1805 Franciscan TerWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Garden Park Hanes Mall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Park Hanes Mall

160 Dalewood DrWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Burke Ridge Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burke Ridge Crossing

2112 Burke Meadows RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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862 Foxwood Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

862 Foxwood Pl

862 Foxwood PlWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Brylin Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brylin Crossing

2259 W Clemmonsville RdWinston-Salem, NC 27127
Corporate Housing
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132 Weatherwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 Weatherwood Ct

132 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Griffith Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Griffith Commons

300 Griffith Commons DrWinston-Salem, NC 27103

Cross Winds, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cross Winds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross Winds area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Crest Apartment Homes priced from $785. The Village at Heather Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Cross Winds apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
The Village at Heather HillsHeather South $10952BR,2BA$900
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$910
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsSwiftmark1BR,1BA$934
Morgan RidgeSingleton1BR,1BA$942
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$949
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$949
Twin City Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Arcadian Apartments1BR 1BA - 725sqft1BR,1BA$1,000
Highland Oaks1 x 1 A1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Winds, NC

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cross Winds area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Twin City Townhomes in the in the Oliver's Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Cross Winds apartment is the Heather South $1095 Model at The Village at Heather Hills starting at $900 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the South Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cross Winds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Twin City Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Village at Heather HillsHeather South $10952BR,2BA$0.88
Sentry PointeThe Guardian2BR,2BA$1.23
Stafford Place1x1 Patio1BR,1BA$1.45
Morgan RidgeSingleton1BR,1BA$1.18
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Arcadian Apartments1BR 1BA - 725sqft1BR,1BA$1.38
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1.39
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cross Winds, Winston-Salem, and the greater Winston-Salem area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cross Winds Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cross Winds?

The cheapest apartment in Cross Winds is Salem Crest Apartment Homes which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Cross Winds costs $1,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cross Winds?

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 2 regular apartments in Cross Winds 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 Cross Winds?

Cheap apartments in Cross Winds have an average cost of $217 which is $1,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross Winds.

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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