
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Watkins area of Winston-Salem.


1652 N Cherry St

2336 N Cherry St

1231 Gholson Ave S East

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235 Corona St, Unit 302

128 Weatherwood Ct

1086 W Bank St

2026 N Cherry St

200 High St

2332 N Cherry St
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1404 W 4th St

225 N Jackson Ave

300 N Spring St

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The Residences at Diamond Ridge

124 Taylor St SW

400 Duke St SW

832 W 7th St

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

Ardmore Terrace
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1710 Lomond St

666 N Spring St

2001 S Main St

Bromley Park

1004 Camel Heights Dr

151 Westdale Ave NW

2425 Queen St

1462 N Cherry St

639 S Poplar St

2001 Row St
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1047 W Academy St, Unit 7
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1505 Williamson St

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1410 Academy Street Apartments

Terra Churton

Studios at West End

422 Gregory St SW

915 Carolina Ave NW

The Villages at Ardmore Landing

1350 N Chestnut St

Terra Academy
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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 | $1,437 | $1,175 | $1,668 |
| Watkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $430 | $2,055 |
| Watkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $513 | $3,514 |
| Watkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $1,190 | $3,543 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watkins Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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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. Gray Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Watkins 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 |
| Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Link Apartments® Brookstown | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkins, NC
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkins area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2X Model at Mill 800 in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Watkins apartment is the 664 W 2nd St Model at 664 W 2nd St 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill 800 | 2X | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 664 W 2nd St | 664 W 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Gallery Lofts | Kahlo | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 715 Watson Ave., Unit C | 715 Watson Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 235 Corona St, Unit 302 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWatkins, Winston-Salem, NC
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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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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,272.
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 29 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 $349 which is $1,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watkins.
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