
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Highlands Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (49 Rentals)
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131 Westdale Ave NW

1403-1403 Underwood Ave

619 W Twenty-Third St

2322 N Cherry St

1428 Garfield Ave, Unit 1426

1409 Underwood Ave
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301 Upton St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1429 W 4th St

1122-1124 W Academy St

918 Franklin St SW

151 Westdale Ave NW

832 W 7th St

1104 Apple St

Ardmore Terrace

120 S Poplar St

624 W 1st St
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110 S Marshall St

812 West St

Village Lofts Apartments

904 Pittsburg Ave, Unit 902

212 N Spring St

West End Station

805 W End Blvd

715 Watson Ave., Unit A
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West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $1,190 | $1,515 |
West Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $695 | $4,254 |
West Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $695 | $4,367 |
West Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,095 | $4,045 |
West Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Highlands Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available West Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Highlands area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $885. Hilltop House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable West Highlands apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Hilltop House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
Village Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,370 |
Chatham Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Highlands, NC
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Highlands area is the $1.38 price per square foot Calder Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the East Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Highlands apartment is the 904 Pittsburg Ave Model at 904 Pittsburg Ave, Unit 902 starting at $1,095 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Northeast Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gallery Lofts | Calder | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
904 Pittsburg Ave, Unit 902 | 904 Pittsburg Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
50 West Fourth Residences | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Village Lofts Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Edge Flats | A1.2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Ardmore Terrace | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
1428 Garfield Ave, Unit 1426 | 1428 Garfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Hilltop House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC
Brunson Elementary
Reynolds High
Wiley Middle
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Getting Around the West Highlands Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 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 West Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Highlands is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in West Highlands is Hilltop House which is listed at $939, while the average apartment in West Highlands costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Highlands?
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 10 regular apartments in West Highlands 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 West Highlands?
Cheap apartments in West Highlands have an average cost of $362 which is $2,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Highlands.
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