Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $575 (39 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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Green Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Oaks

1600 Oak Croft DrWinston-Salem, NC 27107
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Autumn Oaks MHP
3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Oaks MHP

2221 Fanning RdWinston-Salem, NC 27107
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Timberline Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline Townhomes

00 Timberline DrWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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555 East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 East Apartments

555 N Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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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 2 Beds unit found at Green Oaks priced from $750. Kensington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable East Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Green Oaks2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$910
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Linville Ridge ApartmentsThe Carolinian- Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$995
Plaza South Apartments2BR/2BA WITH STACKABLE W/D CONNECTIONS2BR,2BA$1,099
Kerner Mill Townhomes2BR - 2BTH2BR,2BA$1,225
Brown School Lofts1 Bdrm Garden, 664 SqFt, Market,1BR,1BA$1,275
Plant 64 Apartment Homes1K1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Winston Salem, NC

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Winston Salem area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2BR - 2BTH Model at Kerner Mill Townhomes in the in the East Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value East Winston Salem apartment is the 2BR/2BA WITH STACKABLE W/D CONNECTIONS Model at Plaza South Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southeast 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 - 2BTH2BR,2BA$1.29
Plaza South Apartments2BR/2BA WITH STACKABLE W/D CONNECTIONS2BR,2BA$1.19
Green Oaks2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.92
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$0.99
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.03
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Plant 64 Apartment Homes1L1BR,1BA$2.83
Brown School Lofts1 Bdrm Garden, 660 SqFt, Market,1BR,1BA$1.93
Linville Ridge ApartmentsThe Carolinian- Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$1.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

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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 Kensington Village which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in East Winston Salem costs $1,225.

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 12 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 $751 which is $474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Winston Salem.

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