Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal Towers East Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (79 Rentals)

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$725 - $800

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300 N Spring St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Hilltop House
$1,074 - $1,480
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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Fairview Landing
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Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Colony Place Apartments
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Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Crystal Towers East, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crystal Towers East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crystal Towers East area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $800. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Crystal Towers East apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BM2BR,1BA$830
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Ardmore TerraceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$960
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
1306 Glade Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
Hilltop HouseA31BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Towers East, NC

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Towers East area is the $1.44 price per square foot B1.26 Model at Edge Flats in the in the Buena Vista neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Crystal Towers East apartment is the Rivera Model at Gallery Lofts starting at $1,575 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Towers East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edge FlatsB1.262BR,2BA$1.44
Gallery LoftsRivera1BR,1BA$1.53
664 W 2nd St664 W 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.30
Highland Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Northwood Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.16
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$1.05
Crestwood GardensCottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.41
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.03
Ardmore TerraceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.23

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Crystal Towers East, Winston-Salem, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Winston-Salem. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Towers East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal Towers East?

The cheapest apartment in Crystal Towers East is Ardmore Terrace which is listed at $960, while the average apartment in Crystal Towers East costs $1,972.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crystal Towers East?

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 38 regular apartments in Crystal Towers East 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 Crystal Towers East?

Cheap apartments in Crystal Towers East have an average cost of $707 which is $1,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal Towers East.

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