
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakeside area of Winston-Salem.


Kensington Village

Linville Ridge Apartments

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

Crestwood Gardens

The Livery Apartments

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Hilltop House
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2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1804

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1808

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The Villas at Park Terrace

1350 N Chestnut St
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Lakeside, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $1,175 | $1,549 |
| Lakeside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $850 | $2,055 |
| Lakeside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $825 | $3,658 |
| Lakeside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,099 | $3,597 |
| Lakeside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $1,399 | $1,399 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakeside Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Kensington Village priced from $850. Linville Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Village | The Saville | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Linville Ridge Apartments | The Carolinian | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, NC
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeside 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 Lakeside apartment is the Kahlo Model at Gallery Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Townhomes | 3 BR / 1.5 BA R | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Gallery Lofts | Kahlo | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Crestwood Gardens | Cottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Linville Ridge Apartments | The Carolinian | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Kensington Village | The Saville | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakeside, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #34
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Kensington Village which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $1,918.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?
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 38 regular apartments in Lakeside 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 Lakeside?
Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $574 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.
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