Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Business District Winston-Salem, NC from $300 (146 Rentals)

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Outer Business District, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at The Lofts at Woodsmill priced from $439. Northwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Outer Business District apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at WoodsmillB12BR,1BA$439
Northwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$600
Bridgewood11B1BR,1BA$705
BC - Broadbay CrossingsOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$750
Bethabara Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
The Flats at Salem111BR,1BA$765
Bethabara Garden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The View at 50101 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1BR,1BA$800
3640-3690 Yarbrough Ave1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
4540-4558 June Ave1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Business District, NC

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Business District area is the $0.61 price per square foot The Mallard's Nest Model at The Haven at Wake Luxury Homes in the in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Outer Business District apartment is the TH-2B1BA Model at Townhomes at Little Creek starting at $1,290 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the West Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Haven at Wake Luxury HomesThe Mallard's Nest4BR,4.5BA$0.61
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-2B1BA2BR,2BA$1.05
Brookside Townhomes4 BR / 2 BA R4BR,2BA$1.17
Kerner Mill Townhomes2BR - 1.5BTH TH R2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Gardens At Country Club22.5THD2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Villas at VineyardVV-1B1B1BR,1BA$1.21
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BL1BR,1BA$1.10
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit B1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.06
Fairfield Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.19
Northwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Outer Business District, Winston-Salem, and the greater Winston-Salem area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Business District is Bridgewood which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Outer Business District costs $2,077.

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 51 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 $195 which is $1,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Business District.

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