
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (28 Rentals)
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1086 W Bank St, Unit 201

610 Second St

1321 Cunningham St

1437 W 4th St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge
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2001 S Main St

123 S Poplar St

408 Spaugh St SW

135 Westdale Ave NW

151 Westdale Ave NW

224 W Acadia Ave

138 N Sunset Dr
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1086 W Bank St

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Winston Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Winston Salem Studio Apartments | $1,241 | $1,235 | $1,260 |
| South Central Winston Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $775 | $1,900 |
| South Central Winston Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $513 | $3,250 |
| South Central Winston Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $1,190 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Central Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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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 600 Peters Creek priced from $513. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable South Central Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Peters Creek | 2 bedroom 30% | 2BR,1BA | $513 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| 209 N Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Easley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Link Apartments® Brookstown | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| West End Station | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
| 4th and Green | 1x1 Moss Handicap | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Hilltop House | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1,670 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Winston Salem, NC
As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Winston Salem area is the $1.19 price per square foot 933B1BLR Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,190. The second greatest value South Central Winston Salem apartment is the B4 Model at Hilltop House starting at $1,670 with a $1.71 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 933B1BLR | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hilltop House | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| 209 N Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 4th and Green | 1x1 Mint | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| West End Station | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 600 Peters Creek | 1 bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Easley | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 235 Corona St, Unit 304 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Link Apartments® Brookstown | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Winston Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central Winston Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Winston Salem is under $1,670.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Winston Salem?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Winston Salem is 600 Peters Creek which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in South Central Winston Salem costs $1,678.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Winston Salem?
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 27 regular apartments in South Central Winston Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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