Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (90 Rentals)

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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Hillside Apartments

130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Salem Crossing
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Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkins Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watkins area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $830. Charleston Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BM2BR,1BA$830
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$910
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$935
1306 Glade Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Gray Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.03 price per square foot 222 W End Blvd Model at 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 in the in the East Winston neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at 664 2nd St NW starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
222 W End Blvd, Unit 222222 W End Blvd2BR,2BA$1.03
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Highland Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.03
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.06
1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave1606 N Patterson Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.33
Gray Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $840, 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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