
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $700 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem.


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Village Lofts Apartments
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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 | $1,400 | $1,175 | $1,530 |
| Downtown Winston Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $795 | $1,905 |
| Downtown Winston Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $995 | $3,572 |
| Downtown Winston Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $2,150 | $3,528 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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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. Hilltop House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Downtown Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Winston Factory Lofts | UNIT 208B, 312B, 409B, 510B | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Winston Salem, NC
As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Winston Salem area is the $1.53 price per square foot Douglas Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Downtown Winston Salem apartment is the UNIT 104B, 204B, 304B, 404B, 504B Model at Winston Factory Lofts starting at $1,695 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Lofts | Douglas | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Winston Factory Lofts | UNIT 104B, 204B, 304B, 404B, 504B | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Mill 800 | 1S | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Chatham Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| West End Station | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 50 West Fourth Residences | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Easley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Winston Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Winston Salem is Hilltop House which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Downtown Winston Salem costs $3,255.
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 23 regular apartments in Downtown Winston Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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