
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (56 Rentals)
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1982 Maryland Ave

1231 Gholson Ave S East

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235 Corona St, Unit 302

128 Weatherwood Ct

1086 W Bank St

225 N Jackson Ave

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

200 High St

1404 W 4th St
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300 N Spring St

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The Residences at Diamond Ridge

124 Taylor St SW

400 Duke St SW

1710 Lomond St

Twin City Townhomes

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220 W End Blvd, Unit 220

2001 S Main St

Ardmore Terrace

Bromley Park
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Carlyle Place Apartments

1004 Camel Heights Dr

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2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd

151 Westdale Ave NW

2425 Queen St

2001 Row St

639 S Poplar St

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Holland Apartments

Gregory Street Apartments
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Colony Place Apartments

Wilma Apartments

1047 W Academy St, Unit 7

1505 Williamson St

Woodlawn Apartments

Terra Churton

1410 Academy Street Apartments
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Studios at West End

422 Gregory St SW

915 Carolina Ave NW

The Villages at Ardmore Landing

Terra Academy

Spring Garden Apartments

327 Taylor St SW

Skyline Village Apartments

Salem View Apartments

Penburn Apartments
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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 | $1,457 | $1,175 | $1,668 |
| West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $430 | $2,055 |
| West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $513 | $3,514 |
| West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,085 | $3,582 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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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 Salem Crest Apartment Homes priced from $785. The Residences at Diamond Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Twin City Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Carlyle Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.30 price per square foot 664 W 2nd St Model at 664 W 2nd St in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 220 W End Blvd Model at 220 W End Blvd, Unit 220 starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Winston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 664 W 2nd St | 664 W 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 220 W End Blvd, Unit 220 | 220 W End Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Arbor Pointe | 2 BR / 1 BA R | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Twin City Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 235 Corona St, Unit 302 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Latham Elementary
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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 $949.
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 $1,857.
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 22 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 $315 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.
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