Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1086 W Bank St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1086 W Bank St

Winston-SalemNC27101
property at 300 N Spring St

$725 - $800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 N Spring St

Winston-SalemNC27101
property at 2001 S Main St

$845 - $895

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2001 S Main St

Winston-SalemNC27127

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Hilltop House
$1,069 - $1,470
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$1,069 - $1,470

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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Holland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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property at 1047 W Academy St

$695

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$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1047 W Academy St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1047 W Academy St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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Terra Churton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101

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1306 Glade Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1306 Glade Street

1306-1318 Glade StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Crafton Townhouses
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crafton Townhouses

335 Crafton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103

South Central Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Winston Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $830. 1306 Glade Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South Central Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BM2BR,1BA$830
1306 Glade Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
Hilltop HouseA31BR,1BA$1,069
600 Peters Creek2 bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$1,090
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1,300
West End StationA11BR,1BA$1,310
Link Apartments® BrookstownS11BR,1BA$1,331
The EasleyS1Studio,1BA$1,643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Winston Salem, NC

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Winston Salem area is the $1.30 price per square foot 664 W 2nd St Model at 664 W 2nd St in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value South Central Winston Salem apartment is the 2 bedroom 60% Model at 600 Peters Creek starting at $1,090 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
664 W 2nd St664 W 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.30
600 Peters Creek2 bedroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.11
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
4th and Green1x1 Moss1BR,1BA$2.29
Hilltop HouseA51BR,1BA$2.07
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31
The EasleyA11BR,1BA$2.69
Link Apartments® BrookstownA11BR,1BA$2.48
West End StationA11BR,1BA$2.32
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.89

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South Central Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Winston Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Winston Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Winston Salem Apartment is $840 at The Residences at Diamond Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Winston Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Winston Salem is starting from $830 at The Residences at Diamond Ridge.

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