
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winston Salem State University Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (38 Rentals)
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1340 Gray Ave NE

1231 Gholson Ave S East

1338 Gray Ave NE

1332 Gray Ave NE

605 W Twenty-Third St

The Residences at Diamond Ridge

2001 S Main St

Kensington Village
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1124 W Academy St

832 W 7th St

151 Westdale Ave NW

1395 Chestnut Plains Ct

807 W End Blvd

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Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Winston Salem State University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Winston Salem State University Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $1,000 | $1,372 |
Winston Salem State University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $695 | $1,900 |
Winston Salem State University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $695 | $3,702 |
Winston Salem State University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,350 | $3,610 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Winston Salem State University Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC.
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Cheapest Available Winston Salem State University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Winston Salem State University area of Winston-Salem, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Residences at Diamond Ridge priced from $885. Gray Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Winston Salem State University apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 932B1BMR | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Kensington Village | The Lancaster | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Chatham Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Village Lofts Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Link Apartments® 4th Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,246 |
The Easley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Mill 800 | 1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston Salem State University, NC
As of October 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winston Salem State University 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 Winston Salem State University 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 Winston Salem State University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gallery Lofts | Calder | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
The Residences at Diamond Ridge | 933B1BLR | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
1212 W 4th St, Unit Apartment A | 1212 W 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Hilltop House | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Mill 800 | 1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Gateway Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
512 Granville Dr, Unit 1 | 512 Granville Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Kensington Village | The Lancaster | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
50 West Fourth Residences | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Gray Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWinston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
Ranked #31
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Winston Salem State University Neighborhood in Winston-Salem, NC
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winston Salem State University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Winston Salem State University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Winston Salem State University is under $1,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Winston Salem State University?
The cheapest apartment in Winston Salem State University is Gray Court Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Winston Salem State University costs $3,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Winston Salem State University?
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 36 regular apartments in Winston Salem State University 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 Winston Salem State University?
Cheap apartments in Winston Salem State University have an average cost of $619 which is $2,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Winston Salem State University.
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