Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Plantation Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plantation Place

2056 Swaim RdWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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

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 Ridge priced from $832. Ardmore Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Southwest Winston Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem Ridge111BR,1BA$832
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$885
Alder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
The Lofts at WoodsmillA11BR,1BA$949
Arbors Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Winston Salem, NC

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Winston Salem area is the $1.05 price per square foot TH-2B1BR Model at Townhomes at Little Creek in the in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Southwest Winston Salem apartment is the 22D Model at Gardens At Country Club starting at $1,080 with a $1.12 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$1.05
Gardens At Country Club22D2BR,2BA$1.12
The Arlington2BR 1.5BA - 913sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Savannah Place11D1BR,1BA$1.23
Briarleigh ParkThe Dover - Premier1BR,1BA$1.42
3822 Country Club Rd, Unit Condo-i3822 Country Club Rd1BR,1BA$1.19
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Arbors Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.26

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Southwest Winston Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

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Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC 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 Ridge which is listed at $832, while the average apartment in Southwest Winston Salem costs $1,592.

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 7 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 $145 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Winston Salem.

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