
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Hill Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $425 (73 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Happy Hill area of Winston-Salem.


1231 Gholson Ave S East

1235 Gholson Ave S East

131 Westdale Ave NW

1404 W 4th St

1137 N Cameron Ave

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705 Alexander St, Unit 1

1403-1405 Pilot View St

1400 W Academy St

412 W 1st St
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300 N Spring St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1104 Apple St

1429 W 4th St

The Livery Apartments

115 S Spruce St

646 Mulberry St SW

121 S Poplar St

1428 Glade St NW

151 Westdale Ave NW
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400 Duke St SW

2001 S Main St

2321 Dacian St

805 W End Blvd

Village Lofts

1615 Argonne Blvd

725 Gales Ave

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Hilltop House

2423 Patria St

1926 Kentucky Ave
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Chatham Place Apartments

1401 W 1st St

841-841 Reynolda Rd NW

1194 W 4th St

3410 Old Greensboro Rd

Holland Apartments

600 Peters Creek

Gregory Street Apartments

Salem Crossing

First Street Apartments
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Andrews Heights Apartments

Wilma Apartments

Colony Place Apartments

1425 Gholson Ave

Terra Churton

301 N Spring St

Studios at West End

915 Carolina Ave NW

422 Gregory St SW

327 Taylor St SW
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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 | $1,395 | $795 | $1,739 |
| Happy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $695 | $2,083 |
| Happy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $695 | $3,773 |
| Happy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,190 | $3,775 |
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There are currently 73 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 1410 ACADEMY ST priced from $825. The Livery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Happy Hill apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1410 ACADEMY ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 316003- 1426 GLADE STREET | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 133 N Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
| Brown School Lofts | 1 Bdrm Garden, 664 SqFt, Market, | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Link Apartments® Brookstown | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,342 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Hill, NC
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Happy Hill area is the $1.59 price per square foot Miro Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Happy Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Village Lofts starting at $1,550 with a $1.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Lofts | Miro | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Village Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Winston Factory Lofts | UNIT 207B, 311B, 408B, 509B | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| 715 Watson Ave., Unit C | 715 Watson Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 705 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 705 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Brown School Lofts | 1 Bdrm Garden, 660 SqFt, Market, | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 133 N Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHappy Hill, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #21
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,342.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Happy Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Happy Hill is 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Happy Hill costs $1,655.
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 20 regular apartments in Happy Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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