Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winston Salem State University Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (58 Rentals)

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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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Fairview Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Landing

1120 Burke Village LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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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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Terra Churton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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1350 N Chestnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

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. Kensington Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$850
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
The Livery Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,020
1306 Glade Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
50 West Fourth Residences0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Hilltop HouseA41BR,1BA$1,179
Skyview Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200

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

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winston Salem State University area is the $1.03 price per square foot 222 W End Blvd Model at 222 W End Blvd, Unit 222 in the in the East Winston neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Winston Salem State University apartment is the O'Keefe Model at Gallery Lofts starting at $1,705 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
222 W End Blvd, Unit 222222 W End Blvd2BR,2BA$1.03
Gallery LoftsO'Keefe1BR,1BA$1.51
664 2nd St NWTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Mill 8001H1BR,1BA$1.55
2425-2445 Old Greensboro Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
705 Alexander St, Unit 1705 Alexander St2BR,1BA$1.06
1225 New Hope Ln, Unit D1225 New Hope Ln2BR,1BA$1.03
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
The Residences at Diamond Ridge931B1BSR1BR,1BA$1.31
Kensington VillageThe Saville1BR,1BA$1.60

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Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,200.

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 $1,995.

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 17 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 $401 which is $1,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Winston Salem State University.

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