
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the S Downtown Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $408 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the S Downtown Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem.


Townhomes at Little Creek

The Lofts at Woodsmill

2730 Edinberg Dr SW

Hawk Ridge Apartments

The Lofts at the Plaza

Alder Ridge Apartments

Arbors Apartments
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Villas at Vineyard

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The Lofts at Little Creek/Lofts at Hillside

The Arlington

200 Braehill Apartments
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Chamberlain Place Apartments

Cambridge Park Apartments

Plantation Place

3867 Ebert Rd

Hillsborough

Bridgewater Place Apartments

Garden Park Hanes Mall

West Meadows Apartments
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2230-242E Sunderland Rd

Brookford Place

Savannah Place

3608 Shady Acres Ln

3160 Dunn St

Vineyard Brook Apartments

Burke Ridge Crossing

2350 Bay Meadows Ct
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Brylin Crossing

130 Cedar Cove Ln

2235-102C Sunderland Rd

4762 Tatton Park Dr

2205-114D Sunderland Rd

3697 Heathrow Dr

Stratford at Hillcrest

Pegram Landing II
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Pegram Landing
S Downtown Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in S Downtown Winston Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Downtown Winston Salem Studio Apartments | $1,005 | $930 | $1,175 |
| S Downtown Winston Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $408 | $1,805 |
| S Downtown Winston Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $491 | $1,895 |
| S Downtown Winston Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $554 | $2,525 |
| S Downtown Winston Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the S Downtown Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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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 $818. Townhomes at Little Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable S Downtown Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens At Country Club | 11ATH | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Townhomes at Little Creek | 1B1BR | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| The Lofts at Woodsmill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Lofts at the Plaza | The Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Hawk Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Alder Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Magnolia | Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Clemmons Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Highland Oaks | 1 x 1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Villas at Vineyard | VV-1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in S Downtown Winston Salem, NC
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the S Downtown Winston Salem area is the $1.35 price per square foot Tower Model at 200 Braehill Apartments in the in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value S Downtown Winston Salem apartment is the 2B Flat Semi-Classic Model at Clemmons Village Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Clemmons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for S Downtown Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Braehill Apartments | Tower | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Clemmons Village Apartments | 2B Flat Semi-Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Arlington | 3BR 2BA - 1057sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Chamberlain Place Apartments | 1 BR Contemporary | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Villas at Vineyard | VV-1B1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Foxcreek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Gardens At Country Club | 11.5THD | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| The Lofts at the Plaza | The Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Townhomes at Little Creek | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Lofts at Woodsmill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap S Downtown Winston Salem Apartments
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 $818 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 $999 at The Lofts at the Plaza.
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 The Arlington and starts from $1,340.
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