Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $750 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Old Salem area of Winston-Salem.

property at 1047 W Academy St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1047 W Academy St, Unit 6

1047 W Academy St
Winston-SalemNC27101

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property at 1926 Kentucky Ave
$1,025

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Base Rent$1,025

Total Monthly Price$1,025
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1926 Kentucky Ave

Winston-SalemNC27101

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property at 1615 Argonne Blvd
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1615 Argonne Blvd

Winston-SalemNC27107
property at 858 N Cameron Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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858 N Cameron Ave

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Cheapest Available Old Salem Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Old Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds home found at 1704 Lincoln Ave priced from $995. 861 Camel Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Old Salem homes for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1704 Lincoln Ave1704 Lincoln Ave2BR, 1BA$995
861 Camel Ave861 Camel Ave2BR, 1BA$1,050
2905 Galaxy Ct NE2905 Galaxy Ct NE3BR, 1BA$1,295
1170 Addison Ave1170 Addison Ave3BR, 1BA$1,300
1630 Pleasant St1630 Pleasant St3BR, 2BA$1,595

Best Value Homes for Rent in Old Salem, NC

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Old Salem area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2528 Treetop Ln Model at 2528 Treetop Ln in the Southeast Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Old Salem rental home is the 26 W Sprague St Model at 26 W Sprague St in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $1.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Salem homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2528 Treetop Ln2528 Treetop Ln4BR, 3.5BA$0.87
26 W Sprague St26 W Sprague St4BR, 2BA$1.00
146 Piedmont Ave, Unit 2146 Piedmont Ave2BR, 1BA$1.33
640 Amanda Pl NE640 Amanda Pl NE4BR, 1.5BA$1.26
1615 Argonne Blvd1615 Argonne Blvd2BR, 2BA$0.88
858 N Cameron Ave858 N Cameron Ave3BR, 2BA$0.96
1630 Pleasant St1630 Pleasant St3BR, 2BA$1.44
1926 Kentucky Ave1926 Kentucky Ave3BR, 1BA$0.93
2905 Galaxy Ct NE2905 Galaxy Ct NE3BR, 1.5BA$1.25
1047 W Academy St, Unit 61047 W Academy St1BR, 1BA$1.06

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Old Salem, 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 Old Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Salem?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Old Salem, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,775. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Salem ranging from $750 to $3,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Salem ranges from $750 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,512.

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