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600 Peters Creek
600 Peters Creek PkyWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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1514 Gholson Ave S East
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Salem Crest Apartment Homes
790 Salem Crest CirWinston-Salem, NC 27103
1404 W 4th St
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge
730 Anson StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
2001 S Main St
Winston-SalemNC27127
138 N Sunset Dr
Winston-SalemNC27101
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820 W 7th St, Unit D
820 W 7th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Twin City Townhomes
1500 Zuider Zee DrWinston-Salem, NC 27127
115 S Spruce St
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632 Mulberry St SW
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400 Duke St SW
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832 W 7th St, Unit C
832 W 7th StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Ardmore Terrace
2325 Cloverdale AveWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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800 Lockland Ave, Unit B
800 Lockland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27105
944 Cotton St SW
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1517 W 1st St
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2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd
2425-2445 Old Greensboro RdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
151 Westdale Ave NW
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805 W End Blvd
Winston-SalemNC27101
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1121 W End Blvd, Unit 10
1121 W End BlvdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
1920 Crest Hollow Dr, Unit 101
1920 Crest Hollow Dr
Winston-SalemNC27127
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The Livery Apartments
648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
2015 Row St
Winston-SalemNC27105
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Carlyle Place Apartments
2350 Carlyle PlWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Bromley Park
2113 Bromley Park DrWinston-Salem, NC 27103
725 Gales Ave
Winston-SalemNC27103
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1805 Legacy ParkWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Hilltop House
241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
1194 W 4th St
Winston-SalemNC27101
1232 Forsyth St NW
Winston-SalemNC27101
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1017 W End Blvd, Unit 1017 West End Blvd
1017 W End BlvdWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Hillside Apartments
130 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Holland Apartments
1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Gregory Street Apartments
323 Gregory StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Salem Crossing
1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Teakwood Manor Apartments
114 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1220 W First StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Colony Place Apartments
900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Wilma Apartments
220 N Hawthorne RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
1425 Gholson Ave
Winston-SalemNC27107
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Woodlawn Apartments
100 Weatherwood CtWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1410 Academy Street Apartments
1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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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 | $1,470 | $995 | $1,703 |
| West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $430 | $2,043 |
| West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $513 | $3,934 |
| West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,085 | $3,629 |
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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 $820. 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 | 932B1BS | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Arbor Pointe | 2 BR / 1 BA PR | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Twin City Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Falcon Pointe Apartments | Swiftmark | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Carlyle Place Apartments | ONE BEDROOM/ ONE BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, NC
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down in the in the South Central Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Twin City Townhomes starting at $1,485 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down | 1425 W Academy St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Twin City Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 600 Peters Creek | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Arbor Pointe | 2 BR / 1 BA R | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | One Bedroom-One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Salem Crest Apartment Homes | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in West Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Latham Elementary
Winston Salem & Forsyth County School District
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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 $1,049.
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 $1,971.
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 $325 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Salem.
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