Cheap Apartments for Rent in the S Downtown Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (45 Rentals)

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property at 185 Charlotte Ct

$1,425

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$1,425
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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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185 Charlotte Ct

Winston-SalemNC27103
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Plantation Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plantation Place

2056 Swaim RdWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Hillsborough
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillsborough

3350-3360 S Stratford RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Garden Park Hanes Mall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Park Hanes Mall

160 Dalewood DrWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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West Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Meadows Apartments

101 Westmeadows DrWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Brookford Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookford Place

50 Brookford Pl CtWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Savannah Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savannah Place

400 Magnolia Branch DrWinston-Salem, NC 27104

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Burke Ridge Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burke Ridge Crossing

2112 Burke Meadows RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Brylin Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brylin Crossing

2259 W Clemmonsville RdWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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property at 3697 Heathrow Dr

$1,275

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$1,275
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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3697 Heathrow Dr

Winston-SalemNC27127
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Pegram Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pegram Landing

6436 Ferry View LnLewisville, NC 27023
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S Downtown Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available S Downtown Winston Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the S Downtown Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardens At Country Club priced from $836. Hawk Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable S Downtown Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens At Country Club111BR,1BA$836
Hawk Ridge ApartmentsThe Nest- EssentialStudio,1BA$930
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR,1BA$939
The Lofts at WoodsmillA11BR,1BA$939
Alder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Clemmons Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030
The Lofts at Little Creek/Lofts at HillsideHillside II - GreensboroStudio,1BA$1,075
The Arlington2BR 1BA - 882sqft2BR,1BA$1,090
Foxcreek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,091
Villas at VineyardVV-2B2BP2BR,2BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in S Downtown Winston Salem, NC

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the S Downtown Winston Salem area is the $1.37 price per square foot Abbott Model at Villas at PeaceHaven in the in the Southwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value S Downtown Winston Salem apartment is the TH-2B15BR Model at Townhomes at Little Creek starting at $1,199 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the West Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for S Downtown Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at PeaceHavenAbbott3BR,2BA$1.37
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-2B15BR2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Villas at VineyardVV-2B2BP2BR,2BA$1.11
Chamberlain Place Apartments1 BR Contemporary1BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Arlington2BR 1BA - 882sqft2BR,1BA$1.24
Stratford at HillcrestAugusta1BR,1BA$1.41
Highland Oaks2 x 12BR,1BA$1.44
Foxcreek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Benton2BR,1BA$1.42
Gardens At Country Club11ATHD1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap S Downtown Winston Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in S Downtown Winston Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in S Downtown Winston Salem is at Hawk Ridge Apartments listed at $930.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom S Downtown Winston Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom S Downtown Winston Salem Apartment is $836 at Gardens At Country Club.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom S Downtown Winston Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in S Downtown Winston Salem is starting from $925 at Gardens At Country Club.

What is the most affordable S Downtown Winston Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap S Downtown Winston Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawk Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,440.

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