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property at 1437 W 4th St

$795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1437 W 4th St

Winston-SalemNC27101
property at 2001 S Main St

$825 - $975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2001 S Main St

Winston-SalemNC27127

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Holland Apartments
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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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Wilma Apartments
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Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

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 600 Peters Creek priced from $513. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
600 Peters Creek2 bedroom 30%2BR,1BA$513
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$935
Highland Commons2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1,000
FULLY RENOVATED apartment homes in the heart of Winston-Salem!Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
Village Lofts Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,110
Link Apartments® 4th StreetA11BR,1BA$1,137
Link Apartments® BrookstownS11BR,1BA$1,259
The EasleyS1Studio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Highlands, NC

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Highlands area is the $1.76 price per square foot B1 Model at West End Station in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Highlands apartment is the 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit UP starting at $995 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West End StationB12BR,2BA$1.76
1425 W Academy St, Unit UP1425 W Academy St2BR,1BA$0.90
Hilltop HouseB52BR,2BA$1.65
Gallery LoftsKahlo1BR,1BA$1.55
Highland Commons2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Mill 8001S1BR,1BA$1.70
715 Watson Ave., Unit C715 Watson Ave.2BR,1BA$1.65
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
600 Peters Creek1 bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.25
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.33

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West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in West Highlands is 600 Peters Creek which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in West Highlands costs $2,962.

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 39 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 $559 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Highlands.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

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