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property at 1047 W Academy St

$695

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$695

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$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1047 W Academy St, Unit 7

1047 W Academy St
Winston-SalemNC27101
property at 1086 W Bank St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1086 W Bank St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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property at 1715 Longview Dr

$975

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$847
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$128

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1715 Longview Dr

Winston-SalemNC27107

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Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Winston-Salem, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Winston-Salem, NC area range in price from $386 to $3,543 with an overall median price of $1,743. The three Winston-Salem neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Parkview at $795, Salem Gardens at $825, and South Winston Salem at $745. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Winston-Salem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Parkview$1,030$79521
Salem Gardens$1,030$82520
South Winston Salem$1,209$74512
Cedar Forest$1,350$85038
Belview$1,385$43031
British Woods$1,385$43038
Cross Winds$1,385$74524
Heather Hills$1,385$74530
Konnoak$1,385$69531
Silas Creek Parkway South$1,385$43044

Cheapest Available Winston-Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pegram Landing II in the Shallowford Reserve neighborhood priced from $386. Hunt Park Senior Apartments in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $694. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winston-Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pegram Landing IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$386
Hunt Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
SHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTSSHATTALON TERRACE APARTMENTS - 4-G1BR,1BA$750
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
Bethabara Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR,1BA$800
The View at 50101 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winston-Salem area is the $1.11 price per square foot VV-2B2B Model at Villas at Vineyard in the in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,169. The second greatest value Winston-Salem apartment is the Barkley Model at Loxley Chase Apartments starting at $1,190 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Northwest Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winston-Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at VineyardVV-2B2B2BR,2BA$1.11
Loxley Chase ApartmentsBarkley2BR,2BA$1.14
The Village at Heather HillsHeather South $10952BR,2BA$0.88
Bethabara Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.96
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
3950 Bradford Ct, Unit C3950 Bradford Ct1BR,1BA$1.16
Fiddlers Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.13
Pegram Landing IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.54
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
235 Corona St, Unit 302235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Winston-Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Winston-Salem?

There are currently 521 Apartments for Rent in Winston-Salem, NC with pricing that ranges from $386 to $3,543. There are also 407 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Winston-Salem ranging from $400 to $6,175.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Winston-Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Winston-Salem ranges from $400 to $6,175 with an average monthly rent of $2,457.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Winston-Salem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Winston-Salem range from $527 to $3,543, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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