Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Winston Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (57 Rentals)

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$725 - $800

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300 N Spring St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Hilltop House
$1,069 - $1,455
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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Wilma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Colony Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Fairview Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Northwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Apartments

105 NE Inverness StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Cherry Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Street Apartments

2642 Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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1350 N Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1350 N Chestnut St

1350 N Chestnut StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Gray Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gray Court Apartments

450 N Broad StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Sterling Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Pointe

820 W 7th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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555 East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 East Apartments

555 N Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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North Winston, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Winston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Winston area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Northwood Apartments priced from $740. 4233 Brownsboro Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable North Winston apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
4233 Brownsboro Rd42391BR,1BA$875
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Enclave at North Point ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Essential1BR,1BA$895
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
1306 Glade Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
Village Lofts Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,080
Skyview Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Winston, NC

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Winston area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2X Model at Mill 800 in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value North Winston apartment is the 664 W 2nd St Model at 664 W 2nd St starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Winston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mill 8002X2BR,2BA$1.44
664 W 2nd St664 W 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.30
Gallery LoftsKahlo1BR,1BA$1.53
Highland Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.03
Crestwood GardensCottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.62
Enclave at North Point ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath - Premier1BR,1BA$1.62
4233 Brownsboro Rd42331BR,1BA$1.54
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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North Winston, Winston-Salem, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Winston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Winston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Winston is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Winston?

The cheapest apartment in North Winston is Northwood Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in North Winston costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Winston?

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 31 regular apartments in North Winston 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 North Winston?

Cheap apartments in North Winston have an average cost of $510 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Winston.

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