Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Winston Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $500 (37 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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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. Gardens At Country Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $836. 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
Gardens At Country Club111BR,1BA$836
Townhomes at Little Creek1B1BR1BR,1BA$855
The Lofts at WoodsmillA11BR,1BA$890
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$935
Alder Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1,049
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Sentry PointeThe Guardian2BR,2BA$1,068
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Winston Salem, NC

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Winston Salem area is the $1.37 price per square foot Abbott Model at Villas at PeaceHaven in the in the Southwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Southwest Winston Salem apartment is the 22.5THD Model at Gardens At Country Club starting at $1,359 with a $1.32 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.
Villas at PeaceHavenAbbott3BR,2BA$1.37
Gardens At Country Club22.5THD2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Sentry PointeThe Guardian2BR,2BA$1.17
The Arlington2BR 1BA - 882sqft2BR,1BA$1.24
Stratford at HillcrestAugusta1BR,1BA$1.41
Foxcreek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.33
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Townhomes at Little Creek1B1BR1BR,1BA$1.32

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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

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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

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 $785 at Salem Crest Apartment Homes.

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 $915 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 Alder Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,525.

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