Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (89 Rentals)

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3141 Russell Way Ln

Winston-SalemNC27127

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property at 2001 S Main St

$845 - $945

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 28

2001 S Main St

Winston-SalemNC27127

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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Hillside Apartments
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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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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 $820. 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 Ridge932B1BS2BR,1BA$820
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$910
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$935
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$949
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
1306 Glade Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.03 price per square foot 222 W End Blvd Model at 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 in the in the East Winston neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Twin City Townhomes starting at $995 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Oliver's Crossing 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.
222 W End Blvd, Unit 222222 W End Blvd2BR,2BA$1.03
Twin City Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.92
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.06
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$1.29
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.33
Charleston ApartmentsCharleston Apartments1BR,1BA$1.32
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31

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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.

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 $999.

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 $2,095.

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 25 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 $708 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.

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