Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (64 Rentals)

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property at 300 N Spring St

$725 - $800

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300 N Spring St

Winston-SalemNC27101
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge
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$830 - $1,350
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$811 - $1,331
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge

730 Anson StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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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1410 ACADEMY ST
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1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-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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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 1410 ACADEMY ST priced from $725. 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
1410 ACADEMY ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BM2BR,1BA$830
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Charleston Apartments1BR 1BA - 690sqft1BR,1BA$910
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$985
Falcon Pointe ApartmentsSwiftmark1BR,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit UP in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $925. 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.
1425 W Academy St, Unit UP1425 W Academy St2BR,1BA$0.84
Highland Commons2 bedroom, 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Ardmore TerraceThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.16
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Arbor Pointe2 BR / 1 BA R2BR,1BA$1.29
Twin City Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Charleston Apartments1BR 1BA - 690sqft1BR,1BA$1.32
Salem Crest Apartment Homes1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
235 Corona St, Unit 302235 Corona St1BR,1BA$1.19
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31

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West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC

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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 $994.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Salem is 1410 ACADEMY ST which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in West Salem costs $1,875.

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 30 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 $328 which is $1,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.

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