
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westend Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (94 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westend area of Winston-Salem.


1652 N Cherry St

1652 N Cherry St

1624 N Cherry St

2326 N Cherry St

834 Gray Ave NE

1514 Gholson Ave S East

1231 Gholson Ave S East

2026 N Cherry St

2332 N Cherry St
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1439 Clark Ave

300 N Spring St

1404 W 4th St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

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1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D, Unit D

515 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

1403-1405 Pilot View St

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705 Alexander St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1398 Chestnut Plains Ct

1396 Chestnut Plains Ct
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115 S Spruce St

632 Mulberry St SW

630 Mulberry St SW

666 N Spring St

1710 Lomond St

Ardmore Terrace

2001 S Main St

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Hilltop House

2425 Queen St

151 Westdale Ave NW
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803 W End Blvd

639 S Poplar St

The Livery Apartments

2015 Row St

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1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1606 A N Patterson Ave, Unit 1606 A N Patterson Ave

2230 Greenway Ave NW

725 Gales Ave

1401 W 1st St

1232 Forsyth St NW

1194 W 4th St
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1704 Lincoln Ave

1017 W End Blvd

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1808

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 1804

235 E Monmouth St

2560 La Deara Crest Ln, Unit 2556

615 N Spring St

50 West Fourth Residences

840 Carolina Ave NW

Holland Apartments
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Westend, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westend Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $1,175 | $1,733 |
| Westend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $430 | $2,047 |
| Westend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $513 | $3,809 |
| Westend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,099 | $3,954 |
| Westend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,972 | $1,972 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westend Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Westend Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westend area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $830. Gray Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Westend apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BM | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
| Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| 1306 Glade Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Livery Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Hilltop House | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| Village Lofts Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westend, NC
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westend area is the $1.44 price per square foot B1.26 Model at Edge Flats in the in the Buena Vista neighborhood starting from $2,091. The second greatest value Westend apartment is the Rivera Model at Gallery Lofts starting at $1,575 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Flats | B1.26 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Gallery Lofts | Rivera | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 664 2nd St NW | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Highland Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1612 W 1st St, Unit B | 1612 W 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1606 A N Patterson Ave | 1606 N Patterson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 705 Alexander St, Unit 1 | 705 Alexander St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D | 1225 New Hope Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Ardmore Terrace | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 931B1BSR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in Westend, Winston-Salem, NC
Brunson Elementary
Reynolds High
Wiley Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westend Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westend?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westend is under $1,220.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westend?
The cheapest apartment in Westend is The Residences at Diamond Ridge which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Westend costs $2,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westend?
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 Westend 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 Westend?
Cheap apartments in Westend have an average cost of $692 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westend.
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