Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC (304 Rentals)

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Edge Flats
$1,523 - $2,160
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Edge Flats

1600 W 1st StWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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The Artreaux
$1,431 - $3,775
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The Artreaux

950 N Trade StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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The Easley
$1,619 - $3,235
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The Easley

994 W Second StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Hilltop House
$1,072 - $1,793
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$1,072 - $1,793
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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Gateway Apartments
$1,300 - $1,500
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Gateway Apartments

1127 S Marshall StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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$700 - $800

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130 N Sunset Dr

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Winston-Salem, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with kids? Amongst all of the communities in Winston-Salem, this residential submarket has come to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the finest learning and education resources for the kids to attend available.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and greenspace is something that is important for them. Watkins is providing top-rated access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this area has now become known as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Watkins

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Watkins area of Winston-Salem, NC?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 304 available Watkins apartments priced from $550 to $3,775, with an average monthly rent of $1,673.

How much are Studio apartments in Watkins?

There are currently 42 Studio Apartments in Watkins with rent ranges from $920 to $1,708 with an average price of $1,455.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Watkins Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Watkins ranges from $550 to $2,038 with an average monthly rent of $1,428.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Watkins cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Watkins range from $695 to $3,764. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,865.

How expensive are Watkins Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Watkins on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,190 to $3,775 - averaging $2,260 for the location.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.