
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal Towers East Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (79 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crystal Towers East area of Winston-Salem.


1652 N Cherry St

1652 N Cherry St

834 Gray Ave NE

1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

1514 Gholson Ave S East

2026 N Cherry St

2332 N Cherry St

1137 N Cameron Ave
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1439 Clark Ave

1404 W 4th St

300 N Spring St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

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1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D, Unit D

515 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

1403-1405 Pilot View St

832 W 7th St

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

630 Mulberry St SW
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115 S Spruce St

666 N Spring St

632 Mulberry St SW

1330 W 1st St

Crestwood Gardens

Ardmore Terrace

1462 N Cherry St

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

151 Westdale Ave NW

2425 Queen St
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803 W End Blvd

639 S Poplar St

The Livery Apartments

856 N Cameron Ave

2021 Row St

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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1606 A N Patterson Ave, Unit 1606 A N Patterson Ave

2230 Greenway Ave NW

2015 Row St

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Hilltop House

1017 W End Blvd
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1704 Lincoln Ave

1232 Forsyth St NW

1194 W 4th St

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1804

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1808

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Wilma Apartments
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Crystal Towers East, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal Towers East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Towers East Studio Apartments | $1,481 | $1,175 | $1,703 |
| Crystal Towers East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $430 | $2,050 |
| Crystal Towers East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $513 | $3,658 |
| Crystal Towers East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,025 | $3,918 |
| Crystal Towers East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,972 | $1,972 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Crestwood Gardens | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Flats | B1.26 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Gallery Lofts | Rivera | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 664 W 2nd St | 664 W 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Highland Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Northwood Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Crestwood Gardens | Cottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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