Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Fairview Landing
1 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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2001 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 S Main St

2001 S Main StWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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555 East Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 East Apartment Homes

555 N Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Timberline Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline Townhomes

1303 Forest Knolls CirWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Salem Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Gardens

7 Salem Garden DrWinston-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 Kensington Village priced from $820. Plaza South Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable East Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$820
Plaza South Apartments1BR/1BA WITHOUT W/D CONNECTIONS1BR,1BA$825
Fairfield Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$925
Linville Ridge ApartmentsThe Carolinian1BR,1BA$980
Crestwood Gardens Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Kerner Mill Townhomes2BR - 1.5BTH TH R2BR,1BA$1,182
Lofts at Whitaker ParkThe Salem1BR,1BA$1,447
Link Apartments® Innovation QuarterS21BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Winston Salem, NC

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Winston Salem area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Appalachian Junior Penthouse Model at Lofts at Whitaker Park in the in the East Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value East Winston Salem apartment is the 2BR - 1.5BTH TH R Model at Kerner Mill Townhomes starting at $1,182 with a $1.13 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.
Lofts at Whitaker ParkThe Appalachian Junior Penthouse2BR,2BA$2.26
Kerner Mill Townhomes2BR - 1.5BTH TH R2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Plant 64 Apartment Homes1P21BR,1BA$2.15
Crestwood Gardens ApartmentsCottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.37
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.06
Fairfield Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.19
The ArtreauxA5.01BR,1BA$2.42
Plaza South Apartments1BR/1BA WITH W/D CONNECTIONS1BR,1BA$1.30
Linville Ridge ApartmentsThe Carolinian1BR,1BA$1.56
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 $820, while the average apartment in East Winston Salem costs $2,352.

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 $460 which is $1,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Winston Salem.

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