
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Hill Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (37 Rentals)
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1245 Hattie Ave

838 Gray Ave NE

616-618 N Jackson Ave

1533 W Northwest Blvd

610 Second St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

2001 S Main St
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Happy Hill, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Happy Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Happy Hill Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $1,000 | $1,495 |
Happy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $430 | $1,919 |
Happy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $513 | $4,367 |
Happy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $2,095 | $3,710 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Happy Hill Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Happy Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Happy Hill area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 600 Peters Creek priced from $430. 1410 ACADEMY ST has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Happy Hill apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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600 Peters Creek | 50% | 1BR,1BA | $430 |
1410 ACADEMY ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Gray Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Mill 800 | 1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
50 West Fourth Residences | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Hill, NC
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Happy Hill area is the $1.40 price per square foot Calder Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,930. The second greatest value Happy Hill apartment is the 1M Model at Mill 800 starting at $1,299 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Happy Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gallery Lofts | Calder | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Mill 800 | 1M | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Edge Flats | A1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
715 Watson Ave., Unit C | 715 Watson Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
600 Peters Creek | 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Gray Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
1095 Hutton St, Unit C | 1095 Hutton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHappy Hill, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #30
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Happy Hill Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Happy Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Happy Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Happy Hill is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Happy Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Happy Hill is 600 Peters Creek which is listed at $430, while the average apartment in Happy Hill costs $3,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Happy Hill?
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 26 regular apartments in Happy Hill 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 Happy Hill?
Cheap apartments in Happy Hill have an average cost of $634 which is $2,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Happy Hill.
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