Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal Towers East Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (89 Rentals)

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1086 W Bank St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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property at 1529 W 1st St

$1,195

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1529 W 1st St

Winston-SalemNC27104

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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 1 Bed unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $740. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Crystal Towers East apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BS2BR,1BA$820
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$935
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
1121 West End Blvd0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
Crestwood Gardens3 Bed/ 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,025
1306 Glade Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Towers East, NC

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal Towers East area is the $1.55 price per square foot Miro Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value Crystal Towers East apartment is the 222 W End Blvd Model at 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 starting at $1,260 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the East Winston 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.
Gallery LoftsMiro2BR,2BA$1.55
222 W End Blvd, Unit 222222 W End Blvd2BR,2BA$0.90
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Crestwood GardensCottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.41
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52
1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave1606 N Patterson Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.33
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31
1121 West End Blvd0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.59

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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 a cheap apartment in Crystal Towers East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crystal Towers East is under $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Crystal Towers East is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $740, 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 25 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 $353 which is $1,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal Towers East.

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