
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (99 Rentals)
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1231 Gholson Ave S East

1982 Maryland Ave

1235 Gholson Ave S East

131 Westdale Ave NW

1404 W 4th St

1137 N Cameron Ave

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

1439 Clark Ave

1340 Gray Ave NE
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705 Alexander St, Unit 1

114 Glenn Ave

1403-1405 Pilot View St

829 W 7th St

1400 W Academy St

412 W 1st St

300 N Spring St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

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1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D

1104 Apple St
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1429 W 4th St

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

The Livery Apartments

1395 Chestnut Plains Ct

2321 Dacian St

646 Mulberry St SW

121 S Poplar St

1428 Glade St NW

115 S Spruce St

151 Westdale Ave NW
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400 Duke St SW

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

2001 S Main St

805 W End Blvd

1704 Lincoln Ave

Village Lofts

725 Gales Ave

1615 Argonne Blvd

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Hilltop House

1926 Kentucky Ave
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2423 Patria St

Chatham Place Apartments

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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 B N Patterson Ave

1194 W 4th St

1401 W 1st St

841-841 Reynolda Rd NW

127 W End Blvd

Hillside Apartments

Holland Apartments

600 Peters Creek
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Old Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Old Salem Studio Apartments | $1,440 | $795 | $1,739 |
| Old Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $675 | $2,083 |
| Old Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $695 | $3,773 |
| Old Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,085 | $3,775 |
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There are currently 99 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Old Salem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Crest Apartment Homes priced from $785. 1410 ACADEMY ST has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Old Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| 1410 ACADEMY ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 1350 N. Chestnut St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Salem, NC
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Salem 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 Old Salem 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 Old Salem 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 |
| Highland Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 715 Watson Ave., Unit C | 715 Watson Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 705 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 705 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 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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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Salem is under $1,035.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Old Salem is Salem Crest Apartment Homes which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Old Salem costs $1,627.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Salem?
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 17 regular apartments in Old Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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