Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Fairview Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
  • Utilities Included

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Northwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

105 NE Inverness StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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New Hope
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope

315 Motor RdWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Bridgewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgewood

5270 Indiana AveWinston-Salem, NC 27106
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Cherry Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Street Apartments

2642 Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
Senior Living
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The Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

5045 Eltha DrWinston-Salem, NC 27105
Corporate Housing

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Ogburn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ogburn Apartments

4336 Ogburn AveWinston-Salem, NC 27105
Student Housing
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Pine Valley
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Valley

5300 Countryside DrWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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property at 437 W 24th St

$850 - $975

2 Bedroom Rentals

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437 W 24th St

Winston-SalemNC27105

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Forest Hills, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hills area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $675. The Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$675
The Cove111BR,1BA$805
The View at 50101 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$820
Hunt Park Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$831
Northcliffe Forest ApartmentsA1R - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Brandemere Apartment HomesA1 - Carter1BR,1BA$860
Alaris Village1 Bed 1 Bath (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$929
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Enclave at North Point ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath - Premier1BR,1BA$1,050
Countryside Villa ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN2BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NC

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 BR / 1.5 BA R Model at Brookside Townhomes in the in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the B - Wilson Model at Brandemere Apartment Homes starting at $1,189 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookside Townhomes3 BR / 1.5 BA R3BR,1.5BA$1.28
Brandemere Apartment HomesB - Wilson2BR,2BA$1.16
Countryside Villa ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Sugar Creek ApartmentsThe Huntington1BR,1BA$1.59
Alaris Village1 Bed 1 Bath (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.20
Crestwood Gardens2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Enclave at North Point ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath - Premier1BR,1BA$1.62
The Cove111BR,1BA$1.34
Hunt Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hills, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #96

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hills is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Forest Hills costs $1,542.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hills?

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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hills have an average cost of $364 which is $1,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hills.

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