
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Winston Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (79 Rentals)
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1652 N Cherry St, Unit A

1514 Gholson Ave S East

1415 Underwood Ave

1235 Gholson Ave S East

2336 N Cherry St

1231 Gholson Ave S East

1982 Maryland Ave

2334 N Cherry St

1086 W Bank St
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1137 N Cameron Ave

1439 Clark Ave

2332 N Cherry St

1340 Gray Ave NE

300 N Spring St

1404 W 4th St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

138 N Sunset Dr
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820 W 7th St, Unit D

115 S Spruce St

632 Mulberry St SW

400 Duke St SW

832 W 7th St, Unit C

Crestwood Gardens

Village Lofts Apartments

944 Cotton St SW

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

151 Westdale Ave NW
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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave

805 W End Blvd

1121 W End Blvd, Unit 10

2560 Ladeara Crest Ln, Unit 2508-1

The Livery Apartments

2015 Row St

725 Gales Ave

1615 Argonne Blvd

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Hilltop House

1194 W 4th St
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1017 W End Blvd, Unit 1017 West End Blvd

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1804

Gregory Street Apartments

The Villas at Park Terrace

First Street Apartments

Fairview Landing

Colony Place Apartments

1403 Underwood Ave

1425 Gholson Ave

1410 Academy Street 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 | $1,432 | $995 | $1,703 |
| East Winston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $430 | $2,031 |
| East Winston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $513 | $3,934 |
| East Winston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,025 | $3,724 |
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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 $820. 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 | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Crestwood Gardens | 3 Bed/ 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 600 Peters Creek | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Winston, NC
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Winston area is the $1.51 price per square foot Miro Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value East Winston apartment is the 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Lofts | Miro | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down | 1425 W Academy St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 600 Peters Creek | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Mill 800 | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Crestwood Gardens | Cottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave | 1606 N Patterson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Winston, Winston-Salem, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 $1,125.
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 $1,845.
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 20 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 $439 which is $1,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Winston.
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