
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Highlands Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (71 Rentals)
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1652 N Cherry St, Unit G

Room in House on Kinnamon Rd

1415 Underwood Ave

2336 N Cherry St

2334 N Cherry St

2026 N Cherry St

2332 N Cherry St

1439 Clark Ave

412 W 1st St
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300 N Spring St

1404 W 4th St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

1104 Apple St

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct

138 N Sunset Dr

1609 W Northwest Blvd

115 S Spruce St

820 W 7th St, Unit D
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400 Duke St SW

Ardmore Terrace

Village Lofts

800 Lockland Ave, Unit B

2890 Carriage Dr, Unit E

1121 W End Blvd, Unit 10

151 Westdale Ave NW

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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave

805 W End Blvd

The Livery Apartments
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2015 Row St

725 Gales Ave

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Hilltop House

1194 W 4th St

664 2nd St NW

Link Apartments® 4th Street

238 Bond St

1640 W Northwest Blvd, Unit 9

512 Granville Dr SW, Unit B

Holland Apartments
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Gregory Street Apartments

Salem Crossing

First Street Apartments

Wilma Apartments

1403 Underwood Ave

Terra Churton

1410 Academy Street Apartments

Studios at West End

422 Gregory St SW

915 Carolina Ave NW
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $950 | $1,858 |
| West Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $430 | $2,071 |
| West Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $513 | $3,934 |
| West Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,190 | $3,724 |
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There are currently 71 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 $820. Gray Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Highlands apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Village Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Plant 64 Apartment Homes | 1K | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Highlands, NC
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Highlands area is the $1.51 price per square foot Miro Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value West Highlands apartment is the The Wilson Model at Legacy at Ardmore starting at $2,100 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Southwest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Lofts | Miro | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Legacy at Ardmore | The Wilson | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down | 1425 W Academy St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 715 Watson Ave., Unit C | 715 Watson Ave. | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave | 1606 N Patterson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC
Brunson Elementary
Reynolds High
Wiley Middle
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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 $1,314.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in West Highlands is The Residences at Diamond Ridge which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in West Highlands costs $2,001.
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 12 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 $430 which is $1,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Highlands.
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