
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Marshall Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (64 Rentals)
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128 Weatherwood Ct

1321 Cunningham St

1338 Gray Ave NE

1424 W 4th St

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235 Corona St, Unit 302

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

1327 Cunningham St

200 High St

829 W 7th St
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1400 W Academy St

300 N Spring St

1403-1405 Pilot View St

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The Residences at Diamond Ridge

832 W 7th St

124 Taylor St SW

408 Spaugh St SW

1615 W Northwest Blvd

111 S Spruce St

405 N Spring St
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151 Westdale Ave NW

123 S Poplar St

1710 Lomond St

400 Duke St SW

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

1425 W Academy St, Unit UP

2001 S Main St

Ardmore Terrace

1025 Carolina Ave NW

110 S Marshall St
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840 Carolina Ave NW

803 W End Blvd

2425 Queen St

807 W End Blvd

Bromley Park

Highland Commons

1004 Camel Heights Dr

812 West St

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Terra Churton

1410 ACADEMY 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 | $1,399 | $1,310 | $1,463 |
| South Marshall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $695 | $1,905 |
| South Marshall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $750 | $3,626 |
| South Marshall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,085 | $3,543 |
| South Marshall 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Marshall Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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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 1410 ACADEMY ST priced from $725. Salem Crest Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable South Marshall apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1410 ACADEMY ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Charleston Apartments | 1BR 1BA - 690sqft | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Highland Commons | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Marshall, NC
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Marshall area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit UP in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value South Marshall apartment is the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Model at Highland Commons starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1425 W Academy St, Unit UP | 1425 W Academy St | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Highland Commons | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1610 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1610 N Patterson ave | 1610 N Patterson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Chatham Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | One Bedroom-One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Charleston Apartments | 1BR 1BA - 690sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 235 Corona St, Unit 302 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 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 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in South Marshall costs $2,097.
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 30 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 $400 which is $1,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Marshall.
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