Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $525 (45 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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Sentry Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sentry Pointe

1200 Sentry Pointe CtWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Briarleigh Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briarleigh Park

401 Park Ridge LnWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 Gardens At Country Club priced from $775. 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 Southwest Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens At Country Club11ATH1BR, 1BA$775
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$785
Salem Ridge111BR, 1BA$832
Townhomes at Little Creek1B1BR1BR, 1BA$855
The Lofts at WoodsmillA11BR, 1BA$899
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR, 1BA$935
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR, 1BA$939
Alder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$950
The MagnoliaStratford1BR, 1BA$990
Highland Oaks1 x 1 A1BR, 1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Winston Salem, NC

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Winston Salem area is the $0.98 price per square foot TH-2B15BP Model at Townhomes at Little Creek 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 in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting at $1,340 with a $1.27 price per square foot. 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-2B15BP2BR, 1.5BA$0.98
The Arlington3BR 2BA - 1057sqft3BR, 2BA$1.27
Foxcreek Apartments3 Bedroom 2Bath3BR, 2BA$1.45
The MagnoliaReynolda2BR, 2BA$1.22
Highland Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.31
Villas at VineyardVV-1B1BR1BR, 1BA$1.32
Gardens At Country Club11.5THD1BR, 1.5BA$1.40
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR, 1BA$1.33
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.15
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR, 1BA$1.39

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #27

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

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3.5
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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Winston Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Winston Salem Apartment is $775 at Gardens At Country Club.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Winston Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Winston Salem is starting from $930 at Gardens At Country Club.

What is the most affordable Southwest Winston Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Winston Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arlington and starts from $1,340.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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