
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Marshall Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (108 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Marshall area of Winston-Salem.


1514 Gholson Ave S East

1415 Underwood Ave

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1095 Hutton St, Unit C

131 Westdale Ave NW

1231 Gholson Ave S East

1235 Gholson Ave S East

1982 Maryland Ave

130 N Sunset Dr

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235 Corona St, Unit 201
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1137 N Cameron Ave

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

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705 Alexander St, Unit 1

1400 W Academy St

114 Glenn Ave

1340 Gray Ave NE

1439 Clark Ave

412 W 1st St

300 N Spring St

1404 W 4th St
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1104 Apple St

1514 E 14th St, Unit A

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

1395 Chestnut Plains Ct

1428 Glade St NW

121 S Poplar St

1429 W 4th St

646 Mulberry St SW

115 S Spruce St
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151 Westdale Ave NW

400 Duke St SW

The Livery Apartments

Ardmore Terrace

2001 S Main St

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

805 W End Blvd

1525-1529 W 1st St

Village Lofts

Bromley Park
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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 B N Patterson Ave

1615 Argonne Blvd

725 Gales Ave

Legacy Park Apartments

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Hilltop House

1006 E Devonshire St

1105-1107 W End Blvd

841-841 Reynolda Rd NW

1401 W 1st St

1194 W 4th St
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South Marshall, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Marshall?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Marshall Studio Apartments | $1,434 | $920 | $1,698 |
| South Marshall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $499 | $2,008 |
| South Marshall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $650 | $3,941 |
| South Marshall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,085 | $3,786 |
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Cheapest Available South Marshall Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Marshall area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Crest Apartment Homes priced from $785. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable South Marshall apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| 1410 ACADEMY ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Marshall, NC
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Marshall area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at 664 2nd St NW in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value South Marshall apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Highland Commons starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southwest Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Marshall apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Highland Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 705 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 705 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | One Bedroom-One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 235 Corona St, Unit 201 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1095 Hutton St, Unit C | 1095 Hutton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Marshall Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Marshall?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Marshall is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Marshall?
The cheapest apartment in South Marshall is Salem Crest Apartment Homes which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in South Marshall costs $1,584.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Marshall?
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 19 regular apartments in South Marshall 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 South Marshall?
Cheap apartments in South Marshall have an average cost of $413 which is $1,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Marshall.
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