
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $695 (38 Rentals)


838 Gray Ave NE

836 Gray Ave NE

1109 W Academy St

1111 W Academy St

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

2001 S Main St

Ardmore Terrace
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807 W End Blvd

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209 N Spring St
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West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem Studio Apartments | $1,225 | $1,000 | $1,299 |
West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $695 | $1,900 |
| West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $795 | $3,759 |
| West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,085 | $3,613 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #11
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Latham Elementary
The Downtown School
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Getting Around the West Salem Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 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 Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Salem is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Salem?
The cheapest apartment in West Salem is Salem Crest Apartment Homes which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in West Salem costs $2,977.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Salem?
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 42 regular apartments in West Salem 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 Salem?
Cheap apartments in West Salem have an average cost of $509 which is $2,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.
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