300 N Spring St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $800 (28 Rentals)
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666 N Spring St
Winston-SalemNC27101
115 S Spruce St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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$950 - $1,635Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Village Lofts Apartments
511 N Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
405 N Spring St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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$1,020 - $1,0401 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Livery Apartments
648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
615 N Spring St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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$1,175 - $1,650Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
50 West Fourth Residences
50 W 4th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
415 N Spring St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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$1,245 - $1,690
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Hilltop House
241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,261 - $3,3221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® 4th Street
501 W 4th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,265 - $2,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20
West End Station
206 N Green StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,2952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
664 2nd St NW
664 2nd St NWWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,314 - $3,1051 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Plant 64 Apartment Homes
545 E Power Plant CirWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,325 - $2,2951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Winston Factory Lofts
675 N Main StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,348 - $4,8531 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter
530 N Patterson AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,352 - $1,6401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18
Mill 800
800 Chatham RdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,405 - $2,1951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gallery Lofts
181 E 6th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$1,7001 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Chatham Place Apartments
305 W 4th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Spring Garden Apartments
665 N Spring StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
120 S Poplar St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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Gray Court Apartments
450 N Broad StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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209 N Spring St
209 N Spring StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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The Residences at The R.J. Reynolds Building
400 N Church StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Eight West Third Apartments
8 W 3rd StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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757 N Chestnut StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
101 E 6th St
Winston-SalemNC27101
1 W 5th St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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Downtown Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Winston Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Winston Salem Studio Apartments | $1,371 | $950 | $1,714 |
| Downtown Winston Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $800 | $2,028 |
| Downtown Winston Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,125 | $3,945 |
| Downtown Winston Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $1,995 | $3,938 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Winston Salem Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a Studio unit found at Gray Court Apartments priced from $895. The Livery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Downtown Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 50 West Fourth Residences | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Artreaux | A1.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,356 |
| Plant 64 Apartment Homes | 1G | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Winston Salem, NC
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Winston Salem area is the $1.51 price per square foot O'Keefe Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Downtown Winston Salem apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at 664 2nd St NW starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Gallery Lofts | O'Keefe | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Winston Factory Lofts | UNIT 104B, 204B, 304B, 404B, 504B | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| The Easley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| Hilltop House | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Winston Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Winston Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Winston Salem is under $1,535.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Winston Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Winston Salem is The Livery Apartments which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown Winston Salem costs $3,087.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Winston Salem?
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 20 regular apartments in Downtown Winston Salem 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 Downtown Winston Salem?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Winston Salem have an average cost of $605 which is $2,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Winston Salem.
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