
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)
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1415 Underwood Ave

1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

1235 Gholson Ave S East

1137 N Cameron Ave

1340 Gray Ave NE

1439 Clark Ave

412 W 1st St
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Crestwood Gardens

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

115 S Spruce St

Kensington Village

Fairfield Apartments

Village Lofts

625 Glenbrook Dr

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd
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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave

2351 Felicity Cir

2560 Ladeara Crest Ln, Unit 2508-1

The Livery Apartments

1615 Argonne Blvd

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Hilltop House

637 Mount Vernon Ave

664 2nd St NW

1242 Addison Ave
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2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1804

1414 Joy Wy

The Villas at Park Terrace

Colony Place Apartments

Fairview Landing

1403 Underwood Ave

1425 Gholson Ave

1350 N Chestnut St

301 N Spring St
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Skyline Village Apartments

224 N Dunleith Ave

Salem View Apartments

555 East Apartments

105 N Cleveland Ave

Aster Park Apartments

2601 Machine St

1416 E Twenty-Fourth St

1916 Dacian St
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664 Second St NW

124 E 14th St

1608 Emerald St
Skyland, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skyland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Studio Apartments | $1,497 | $950 | $1,839 |
| Skyland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $675 | $2,071 |
| Skyland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $650 | $3,945 |
| Skyland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,025 | $3,724 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Skyland Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Skyland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyland area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crestwood Gardens priced from $825. Kensington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Skyland apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Gardens | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Kensington Village | The Saville | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Fairfield Apartments | 2BR / 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Skyview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brown School Lofts | 1 Bdrm Garden, 664 SqFt, Market, | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland, NC
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyland area is the $1.51 price per square foot Miro Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Skyland apartment is the B3 Model at Link Apartments® 4th Street starting at $1,774 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Lofts | Miro | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Hilltop House | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Crestwood Gardens | Cottage 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Fairfield Apartments | 2BR / 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Kensington Village | The Saville | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSkyland, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #85
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Skyland, Winston-Salem, NC
Ashley Elementary
The Downtown School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyland Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyland?
The cheapest apartment in Skyland is Crestwood Gardens which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Skyland costs $1,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyland?
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 22 regular apartments in Skyland 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 Skyland?
Cheap apartments in Skyland have an average cost of $941 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland.
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