Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Plantation Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plantation Place

2056 Swaim RdWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Garden Park Hanes Mall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Park Hanes Mall

160 Dalewood DrWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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West Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Meadows Apartments

101 Westmeadows DrWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Salem Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Ridge

231 Brierhurst DrWinston-Salem, NC 27104

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Brookford Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookford Place

50 Brookford Pl CtWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Savannah Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savannah Place

400 Magnolia Branch DrWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Villas at Vineyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Vineyard

3401 Old Vineyard RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Briarleigh Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briarleigh Park

401 Park Ridge LnWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Sentry Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sentry Pointe

1200 Sentry Pointe CtWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Burke Ridge Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burke Ridge Crossing

2112 Burke Meadows RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Southwest Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Winston Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Winston Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Crest Apartment Homes priced from $785. Townhomes at Little Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Southwest Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-1B1B1BR,1BA$855
Gardens At Country Club111BR,1BA$856
The Village at Heather HillsHeather South $10952BR,2BA$900
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$910
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsSwiftmark1BR,1BA$934
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$949
Ardmore TerraceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$960
Arbors Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$975
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Winston Salem, NC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Winston Salem area is the $0.98 price per square foot TH-2B1BR Model at Townhomes at Little Creek in the in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Southwest Winston Salem apartment is the 3BR 2BA - 1057sqft Model at The Arlington starting at $1,465 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the West Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Winston Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Little CreekTH-2B1BR2BR,1.5BA$0.98
The Arlington3BR 2BA - 1057sqft3BR,2BA$1.39
Gardens At Country Club22.5THD2BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Village at Heather HillsHeather South $10952BR,2BA$0.88
Sentry PointeThe Guardian2BR,2BA$1.21
Villas at VineyardVV-1B1BR1BR,1BA$1.21
Ardmore TerraceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.23
Arbors Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #38

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Winston-Salem. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Winston Salem Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Winston Salem?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Winston Salem is Salem Crest Apartment Homes which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Southwest Winston Salem costs $1,624.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 6 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Winston Salem?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Winston Salem have an average cost of $115 which is $1,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Winston Salem.

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