Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (44 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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Woodlawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1410 ACADEMY ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy 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
Studio to 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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Gray Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gray Court Apartments

450 N Broad StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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555 East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 East Apartments

555 N Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-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 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 $845. Here are the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BLR2BR,1BA$845
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$885
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$925
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$999
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$999
Village Lofts Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC

As of November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.39 price per square foot Calder Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 933B1BLR Model at The Residences at Diamond Ridge starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Central 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$1.39
The Residences at Diamond Ridge933B1BLR3BR,1BA$1.35
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsWhite Line2BR,2BA$1.23
Sentry PointeThe Guardian2BR,2BA$1.27
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$1.20
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.26
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
235 Corona St, Unit 304235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.19

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $3,075.

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 46 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 $594 which is $2,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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