Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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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Colony Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Wilma Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilma Apartments

220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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1410 ACADEMY ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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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2001 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 S Main St

2001 S Main StWinston-Salem, NC 27127
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555 East Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 East Apartment Homes

555 N Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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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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Gray Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gray Court Apartments

450 N Broad StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Falcon Pointe Apartments priced from $908. Charleston Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsFast Flight1BR,1BA$908
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$910
Arbor Pointe2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$949
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$985
Gray Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$999
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$999
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,119
Hilltop HouseA41BR,1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.38 price per square foot Calder Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 933B1BS Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge starting at $1,180 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery LoftsCalder2BR,2BA$1.38
The Residences at Diamond Ridge933B1BS3BR,1BA$1.27
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.16
Arbor Pointe2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsFast Flight1BR,1BA$1.25
Gray Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including West Salem, Winston-Salem, and the greater Winston-Salem area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,122.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Salem is Falcon Pointe Apartments which is listed at $908, while the average apartment in West Salem costs $3,000.

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 19 regular apartments in West Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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