
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (44 Rentals)
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128 Weatherwood Ct

Salem Crest Apartment Homes

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

2001 S Main St

2322 Walker Ave

Ardmore Terrace
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151 Westdale Ave NW

408 Spaugh St SW

832 W 7th St

1124 W Academy St

Arbor Pointe

807 W End Blvd

1121 West End Blvd
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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 | $1,216 | $995 | $1,384 | 
| West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $695 | $2,076 | 
| West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $830 | $3,702 | 
| West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $1,085 | $3,610 | 
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There are currently 44 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 $845. 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 | 932B1BLR | 2BR,1BA | $845 | 
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $885 | 
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 | 
| Arbor Pointe | 2 BR / 1 BA R | 2BR,1BA | $925 | 
| Carlyle Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $999 | 
| Bromley Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 | 
| Village Lofts Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 | 
| Chatham Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Lofts | Calder | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 | 
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 933B1BLR | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 | 
| Falcon Pointe Apartments | White Line | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 | 
| Sentry Pointe | The Guardian | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 | 
| Charleston Apartments | Charleston Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 | 
| Arbor Pointe | 2 BR / 1 BA R | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 | 
| Legacy Park Apartments | One Bedroom-One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 | 
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 | 
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 | 
| 235 Corona St, Unit 304 | 235 Corona St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #6
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Latham Elementary
The Downtown School
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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 $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.
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