Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Fairview Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Colony Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Autumn Oaks MHP
3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Oaks MHP

2221 Fanning RdWinston-Salem, NC 27107
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East Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Winston Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza South Apartments priced from $825. Kensington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza South Apartments1BR/1BA WITHOUT W/D CONNECTIONS1BR,1BA$825
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$850
Fairfield Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$950
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Winston Salem, NC

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Winston Salem area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2BR - 1.5BTH TH R Model at Kerner Mill Townhomes in the in the East Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value East Winston Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd starting at $990 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kerner Mill Townhomes2BR - 1.5BTH TH R2BR,1.5BA$1.21
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Linville Ridge ApartmentsThe Montgomery2BR,1BA$1.26
Fairfield Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Plant 64 Apartment Homes1N1BR,1BA$2.55
Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.92
Plaza South Apartments1BR/1BA WITH W/D CONNECTIONS1BR,1BA$1.30
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #130

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Winston Salem Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Winston Salem?

The cheapest apartment in East Winston Salem is Plaza South Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in East Winston Salem costs $1,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 10 regular apartments in East 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 East Winston Salem?

Cheap apartments in East Winston Salem have an average cost of $181 which is $1,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Winston Salem.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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