
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Hill Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (45 Rentals)
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1514 Gholson Ave S East

834 Gray Ave NE

1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

3141 Russell Way Ln

1137 N Cameron Ave

1404 W 4th St

300 N Spring St
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge

515 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

535 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

632 Mulberry St SW

115 S Spruce St

666 N Spring St

Village Lofts Apartments

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

151 Westdale Ave NW
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405 N Spring St

639 S Poplar St

Holland Apartments

Salem Crossing

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1505 Williamson St
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1410 Academy Street Apartments

Terra Churton

Studios at West End

422 Gregory St SW

915 Carolina Ave NW

Terra Academy

Spring Garden Apartments

327 Taylor St SW

120 S Poplar St
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Sterling Pointe

Gray Court Apartments

224 N Dunleith Ave

555 East Apartments

1121 West End Blvd

832 W 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hill Studio Apartments | $1,373 | $950 | $1,720 |
| Happy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $430 | $2,034 |
| Happy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $513 | $3,945 |
| Happy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $1,190 | $3,954 |
| Happy Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,972 | $1,972 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 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 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $820. Gray Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Happy Hill apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1121 West End Blvd | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 50 West Fourth Residences | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Skyview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Hill, NC
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Happy Hill area is the $1.03 price per square foot 222 W End Blvd Model at 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 in the in the East Winston neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Happy Hill apartment is the B1.3 Model at Edge Flats starting at $1,936 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Buena Vista 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 | 222 W End Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Edge Flats | B1.3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Gallery Lofts | O'Keefe | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 715 Watson Ave., Unit C | 715 Watson Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 1121 West End Blvd | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Happy Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Happy Hill is The Residences at Diamond Ridge which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Happy Hill costs $1,995.
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 19 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 $412 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Happy Hill.
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