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

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301 Upton St

Winston-SalemNC27103

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Holland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Wilma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Lincoln Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

1639-1683 Lincoln AveWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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1410 ACADEMY ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Aster Park Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aster Park Apartments

1620 Hope LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Terra Churton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Cherry Street Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Street Apartments

2642 Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livery Apartments

648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Penburn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Penburn Apartments

501 S Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1121 West End Blvd
Studio Apartments

1121 West End Blvd

1121 W End BlvdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$885
Hilltop HouseA31BR,1BA$939
Ardmore TerraceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$960
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1,300
Link Apartments® Innovation QuarterS21BR,1BA$1,351
Village Lofts Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,370
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery LoftsCalder2BR,2BA$1.38
904 Pittsburg Ave, Unit 902904 Pittsburg Ave3BR,2BA$0.91
50 West Fourth Residences2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.64
Village Lofts Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.48
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$1.05
Edge FlatsA1.21BR,1BA$2.09
Ardmore TerraceThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1.23
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
1428 Garfield Ave, Unit 14261428 Garfield Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
Hilltop HouseA11BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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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