Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (84 Rentals)

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property at 130 N Sunset Dr

$700 - $800

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130 N Sunset Dr

Winston-SalemNC27101

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property at 412 W 1st St

$795 - $995

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412 W 1st St

Winston-SalemNC27101

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Hilltop House
$1,072 - $1,793
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4

Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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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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600 Peters Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 Peters Creek

600 Peters Creek PkyWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Salem Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-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 Salem Crest Apartment Homes priced from $785. 1410 ACADEMY ST has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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
1410 ACADEMY ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$935
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
133 N Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Twin City Townhomes in the in the Oliver's Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at 664 2nd St NW starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 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.
Twin City Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.27
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Sentry PointeThe Guardian2BR,2BA$1.17
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$0.98
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$1.33
Ardmore TerraceThe Cypress1BR,1BA$1.33
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
1095 Hutton St, Unit C1095 Hutton St1BR,1BA$1.04
235 Corona St, Unit 201235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 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 $1,608.

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 17 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 $356 which is $1,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.

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