
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Winston Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Winston area of Winston-Salem.


1652 N Cherry St

1231 Gholson Ave S East

2336 N Cherry St

1982 Maryland Ave

225 N Jackson Ave, Unit Unit A

1086 W Bank St

2026 N Cherry St

200 High St

2332 N Cherry St
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1404 W 4th St

300 N Spring St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

124 Taylor St SW

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1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D, Unit D

400 Duke St SW

832 W 7th St

1514 Gholson Ave S East

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct
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666 N Spring St

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

1462 N Cherry St

151 Westdale Ave NW

639 S Poplar St

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The Villas at Park Terrace

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Fairview Landing

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1047 W Academy St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1505 Williamson St

Terra Churton

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Northwood Apartments

Studios at West End

1307 Underwood Ave

422 Gregory St SW

Cherry Street Apartments

2810 Pelham Pl
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2804 Carriage Dr

915 Carolina Ave NW

1350 N Chestnut St

Terra Academy

Spring Garden Apartments

327 Taylor St SW

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Gray Court Apartments

Sterling Pointe

555 East Apartments
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East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Winston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Winston Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $1,175 | $1,688 |
| East Winston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $430 | $2,055 |
| East Winston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $513 | $3,514 |
| East Winston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,099 | $3,597 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Winston Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available East Winston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Winston area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $740. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable East Winston apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Crestwood Gardens | 3 Bed/ 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Skyview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Winston, NC
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Winston area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2X Model at Mill 800 in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value East Winston apartment is the 664 W 2nd St Model at 664 W 2nd St 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 East Winston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill 800 | 2X | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 664 W 2nd St | 664 W 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Gallery Lofts | Kahlo | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Crestwood Gardens | 3 Bed/ 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Winston, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #22
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Winston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Winston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Winston is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Winston?
The cheapest apartment in East Winston is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in East Winston costs $1,915.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Winston?
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 29 regular apartments in East Winston 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?
Cheap apartments in East Winston have an average cost of $420 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Winston.
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