
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Winston Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Winston Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $695 | $1,500 |
South Winston Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $820 | $2,200 |
South Winston Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,180 | $2,270 |
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Cheapest Available South Winston Salem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $885. Charleston Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable South Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Arbor Pointe | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Winston Salem, NC
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Winston Salem area is the $1.05 price per square foot TH-2B1BA Model at Townhomes at Little Creek in the in the South Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value South Winston Salem apartment is the Two Level Townhome (W/D in Unit) Model at Brylin Crossing starting at $1,260 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Townhomes at Little Creek | TH-2B1BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Brylin Crossing | Two Level Townhome (W/D in Unit) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
The Arlington | 2BR 1.5BA - 913sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Villas at Vineyard | VV-1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Arbor Pointe | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Twin City Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Arcadian Apartments | 1BR 1BA - 725sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
3300 Starlight Dr, Unit 3300-6 | 3300 Starlight Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Winston Salem Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Winston Salem?
The cheapest apartment in South Winston Salem is Charleston Apartments which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in South Winston Salem costs $1,732.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 18 regular apartments in South Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem?
Cheap apartments in South Winston Salem have an average cost of $261 which is $1,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Winston Salem.
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