Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Holland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Fairview Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Colony Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Lincoln Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

1639-1683 Lincoln AveWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Wilma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Aster Park Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Aster Park Apartments

1620 Hope LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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1410 ACADEMY ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Hillside Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Gardens

1350 N Chestnut StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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The Livery Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livery Apartments

648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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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 1 Bed unit found at Ardmore Terrace priced from $885. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Watkins apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$885
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$885
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$999
Village Lofts Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Hilltop HouseA21BR,1BA$1,009
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments2BR,1BA$1,075
Link Apartments® 4th StreetA11BR,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.19 price per square foot 933B1BLR Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,190. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the 1S Model at Mill 800 starting at $1,513 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
The Residences at Diamond Ridge933B1BLR3BR,1BA$1.19
Mill 8001S1BR,1BA$1.70
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.24
715 Watson Ave., Unit C715 Watson Ave.2BR,1BA$1.65
209 N Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
West End StationA41BR,1BA$1.73
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.26
235 Corona St, Unit 304235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.19
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watkins, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #13

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Watkins Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,144.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watkins?

The cheapest apartment in Watkins is Ardmore Terrace which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in Watkins costs $2,977.

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 40 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 $477 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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