
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $513 (48 Rentals)


1231 Gholson Ave S East

1514 Gholson Ave S East

2332 N Cherry St

1137 N Cameron Ave

1439 Clark Ave

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

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1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D, Unit D

535 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr
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515 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

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705 Alexander St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

406 Spaugh St SW

1601 W Northwest Blvd

632 Mulberry St SW

Ardmore Terrace

151 Westdale Ave NW
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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave

856 N Cameron Ave

1232 Forsyth St NW

615 N Spring St

840 Carolina Ave NW

Hillside Apartments

Hillside Apartments

Gregory Street Apartments

Lincoln Manor
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Studios at West End

Colony Place Apartments

1350 N Chestnut St

Woodlawn Apartments

Terra Churton

Skyline Village Apartments

Salem View Apartments

Sterling Pointe

526 E 17th St
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555 East Apartments

The Villages at Ardmore Landing

Terra Academy

Charleston Apartments

Crafton Townhouses

1306 Glade Street

1916 Dacian St

2509 Miller Park Cir

338 Crafton St
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Aster Park Apartments

832 W 7th St

2527 Miller Park Cir
Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $1,015 | $1,720 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $430 | $2,034 |
Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $513 | $3,945 |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,190 | $3,954 |
| Watkins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,972 | $1,972 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWatkins, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #11
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC
Brunson Elementary
Reynolds High
The Downtown School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkins Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Watkins?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watkins is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins?
The cheapest apartment in Watkins is The Residences at Diamond Ridge which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $2,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watkins?
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 19 regular apartments in Watkins 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 Watkins?
Cheap apartments in Watkins have an average cost of $709 which is $1,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.
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