
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Business District Winston-Salem, NC from $300 (285 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Business District area of Winston-Salem.


1652 N Cherry St, Unit G

Room in House on Meredith Woods Ln

1514 Gholson Ave S East

Room in House on Kinnamon Rd

1415 Underwood Ave

1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

318 E Monmouth St

2336 N Cherry St
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1235 Gholson Ave S East

2334 N Cherry St

130 N Sunset Dr

2574 Green Oaks Ct SE

2550 Green Oaks Ct SE

2026 N Cherry St

Room in Condo on Balfour Rd

1137 N Cameron Ave

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

2332 N Cherry St
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Bethabara Garden Apartments

1400 W Academy St

1439 Clark Ave

1340 Gray Ave NE

412 W 1st St

1404 W 4th St

202 Leisure Time Ln, Unit 3

201 Leisure Time Ln, Unit 12

300 N Spring St

Gardens At Country Club
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The View at 5010

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

Plaza South Apartments

Crestwood Gardens

2406 Markwood Ln SE

Northcliffe Forest Apartments

1104 Apple St

Fiddlers Creek Apartments

2559 Green Oaks Ct SE

Townhomes at Little Creek
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Lofts at Glenhaven

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

138 N Sunset Dr

820 W 7th St, Unit D

1609 W Northwest Blvd

Twin City Townhomes

Vivo Apartments

115 S Spruce St

Bethabara Village
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Outer Business District, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Business District Studio Apartments | $1,263 | $895 | $1,858 |
| Outer Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $430 | $2,071 |
| Outer Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $513 | $3,934 |
| Outer Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $1,025 | $3,724 |
| Outer Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,300 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Outer Business District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Business District area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunt Park Senior Apartments priced from $694. Northwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Outer Business District apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| Northwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Green Oaks | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Broadbay Crossings | One Bedroom- Classic | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Bethabara Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| The View at 5010 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Crestwood Gardens | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Plaza South Apartments | 1BR/1BA WITHOUT W/D CONNECTIONS | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Business District, NC
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Business District area is the $0.98 price per square foot TH-2B15BR Model at Townhomes at Little Creek in the in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Outer Business District apartment is the 4 BR / 2 BA Model at Brookside Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes at Little Creek | TH-2B15BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Brookside Townhomes | 4 BR / 2 BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Lofts at Glenhaven | 2 bed classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Villas at Vineyard | VV-2B2BP | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Loxley Chase Apartments | Barkley | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Green Oaks | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Hunt Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Business District is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Business District is Hunt Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $694, while the average apartment in Outer Business District costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Business District?
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 68 regular apartments in Outer Business District 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 Outer Business District?
Cheap apartments in Outer Business District have an average cost of $411 which is $1,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Business District.
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