Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $425 (44 Rentals)

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property at 1400 W Academy St
$795
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1400 W Academy St

Winston-SalemNC27103
property at 412 W 1st St
$795 - $995
1 Bedroom Rentals
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412 W 1st St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Hilltop House
$1,072 - $1,353

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,072 - $1,353

Total Monthly Price$1,072 - $1,353
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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property at 238 Bond St
$1,195
2 Bedroom Rentals
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238 Bond St

Winston-SalemNC27127
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Holland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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600 Peters Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Peters Creek

600 Peters Creek PkyWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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1410 ACADEMY ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
property at 1047 W Academy St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
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1047 W Academy St, Unit 6

1047 W Academy St
Winston-SalemNC27101
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133 N Spring St
1 Bedroom Apartments

133 N Spring St

133 N Spring StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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1121 West End Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 West End Blvd

1121 W End BlvdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Utilities Included

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664 2nd St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

664 2nd St NW

664 2nd St NWWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Crafton Townhouses
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crafton Townhouses

335 Crafton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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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209 N Spring St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 N Spring St

209 N Spring StWinston-Salem, NC 27101

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 1 Bed unit found at 1410 ACADEMY ST priced from $825. The Livery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South Central Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1410 ACADEMY ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$875
133 N Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Hilltop HouseA41BR,1BA$1,228
Link Apartments® BrookstownS11BR,1BA$1,345
West End StationA51BR,1BA$1,620
The EasleyA11BR,1BA$1,684
4th and Green2x2 Emerald2BR,2BA$1,995

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

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Winston Salem area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2x2 Jade Model at 4th and Green in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value South Central Winston Salem apartment is the 705 Alexander St Model at 705 Alexander St, Unit 1 starting at $795 with a $0.99 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.
4th and Green2x2 Jade2BR,2BA$2.27
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$0.99
West End StationA51BR,1BA$2.11
Hilltop HouseA41BR,1BA$1.95
The EasleyA11BR,1BA$2.70
Link Apartments® BrookstownS11BR,1BA$2.23
133 N Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 $825 at 1410 ACADEMY ST.

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 $1,975 at Link Apartments® Brookstown.

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