Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winston Salem State University Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (69 Rentals)

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1615 Argonne Blvd

Winston-SalemNC27107
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Hilltop House

241 S Cherry StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Holland Apartments
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Holland Apartments

1121 Hutton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Salem Crossing
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Salem Crossing

1111 Salem Valley RdWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Fairview Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Colony Place Apartments
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Colony Place Apartments

900 N Cleveland AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Terra Churton
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Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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1350 N Chestnut St
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1350 N Chestnut St

1350 N Chestnut StWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Terra Academy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Academy

1047 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27101

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

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 $820. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BS2BR,1BA$820
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$910
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
1306 Glade Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Village Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,125
Skyview Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Brown School Lofts1 Bdrm Garden, 660 SqFt, Market,1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winston Salem State University, NC

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winston Salem State University area is the $1.51 price per square foot Miro Model at Gallery Lofts in the in the Downtown Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Winston Salem State University apartment is the 1425 W Academy St Model at 1425 W Academy St, Unit Down starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery LoftsMiro2BR,2BA$1.51
1425 W Academy St, Unit Down1425 W Academy St3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Link Apartments® 4th StreetB32BR,2BA$1.65
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Village Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Hilltop HouseB12BR,2BA$1.70
1606 N Patterson Ave, Unit 1604 D N Patterson Ave1606 N Patterson Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31

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Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC

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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 $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Winston Salem State University?

The cheapest apartment in Winston Salem State University is The Residences at Diamond Ridge which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Winston Salem State University costs $1,860.

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 11 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 $490 which is $1,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Winston Salem State University.

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