Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (76 Rentals)

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property at 1437 W 4th St

$795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1437 W 4th St

Winston-SalemNC27101
property at 2001 S Main St

$825 - $975

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2001 S Main St

Winston-SalemNC27127

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Hillside Apartments

130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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 600 Peters Creek priced from $430. Salem Crest Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
600 Peters Creek1 bedroom 30%1BR,1BA$430
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$949
Charleston Apartments1BR 1BA - 690sqft1BR,1BA$950
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsSwiftmark1BR,1BA$960
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$985
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$999
Bromley Park1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Brand new Apartments! in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Model at Highland Commons starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Brand new Apartments!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.41
Highland Commons2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.16
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$1.23
Legacy Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsSwiftmark1BR,1BA$1.27
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
600 Peters Creek1 bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.25
Carlyle Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH1BR,1BA$1.46
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Salem is 600 Peters Creek which is listed at $430, while the average apartment in West Salem costs $1,715.

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 47 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 $446 which is $1,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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