Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (33 Rentals)

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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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$1,064 - $1,345
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10

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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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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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-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
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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 $820. The Livery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. 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 Ridge932B1BS2BR,1BA$820
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1,300
Link Apartments® BrookstownA21BR,1BA$1,465
The EasleyS1Studio,1BA$1,524
West End StationA41BR,1BA$1,622
4th and Green2x2 Lime2BR,2BA$2,699

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

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Winston Salem area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value South Central Winston Salem apartment is the 2x2 Jade Model at 4th and Green starting at $2,699 with a $2.27 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.
1425 W Academy St, Unit Down1425 W Academy St3BR,1.5BA$1.08
4th and Green2x2 Jade2BR,2BA$2.27
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
West End StationA51BR,1BA$2.15
Link Apartments® BrookstownA21BR,1BA$2.22
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31
The EasleyA11BR,1BA$2.48
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.89

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South Central Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Winston Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Winston Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Winston Salem is at The Easley listed at $1,524.

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 $820 at The Residences at Diamond Ridge.

What is the most affordable South Central Winston Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Winston Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Diamond Ridge and starts from $1,190.

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