
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (67 Rentals)
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1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

1086 W Bank St

1514 Gholson Ave S East

3141 Russell Way Ln

1404 W 4th St

300 N Spring St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1403-1405 Pilot View St
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1330 W 1st St

630 Mulberry St SW

632 Mulberry St SW

115 S Spruce St

1710 Lomond St

Twin City Townhomes

2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

803 W End Blvd

151 Westdale Ave NW

2315 Dacian St
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639 S Poplar St

The Livery Apartments

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Hilltop House

1194 W 4th St

1017 W End Blvd

1232 Forsyth St NW

235 E Monmouth St

Village Lofts Apartments

615 N Spring St

50 West Fourth Residences
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840 Carolina Ave NW

1729 Gyro Dr, Unit B

Skyview Townhomes

Holland Apartments

862 Foxwood Pl

Salem Crossing

Gregory Street Apartments

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Wilma Apartments

1047 W Academy St, Unit 7, Unit 7
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Starlight Manor

Cedar Ridge Apartments

1505 Williamson St

Terra Churton

1410 Academy Street Apartments

Broadbay Crossings

422 Gregory St SW

915 Carolina Ave NW

Terra Academy

327 Taylor St SW
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Sunnyside, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $1,175 | $1,703 |
| Sunnyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $430 | $2,030 |
| Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $513 | $3,250 |
| Sunnyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,265 | $3,075 |
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Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $830. Gray Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Morgan Ridge | Singleton | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Broadbay Crossings | Two Bedroom- Classic | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Twin City Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Arcadian Apartments | 1BR 1BA - 725sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, NC
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.44 price per square foot B1.26 Model at Edge Flats in the in the Buena Vista neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Twin City Townhomes starting at $1,385 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Oliver's Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Flats | B1.26 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Twin City Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| 664 W 2nd St | 664 W 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Morgan Ridge | Singleton | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Broadbay Crossings | Two Bedroom- Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Arcadian Apartments | 1BR 1BA - 725sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?
The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside is Morgan Ridge which is listed at $942, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $1,872.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside?
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 13 regular apartments in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?
Cheap apartments in Sunnyside have an average cost of $170 which is $1,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.
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