Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winston Salem State University Neighborhood of Winston-Salem, NC from $400 (38 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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Lincoln Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

1639-1683 Lincoln AveWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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Aster Park Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Aster Park Apartments

1620 Hope LnWinston-Salem, NC 27105
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1410 ACADEMY ST
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1410 ACADEMY ST

1410 Academy StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
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Terra Churton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Churton

1219 Churton StWinston-Salem, NC 27103

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Hillside Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Gardens

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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The Livery Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Livery Apartments

648 Holly AveWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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Gray Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gray Court Apartments

450 N Broad StWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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555 East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 East Apartments

555 N Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-Salem, NC 27101
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1121 West End Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 West End Blvd

1121 W End BlvdWinston-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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Diamond Ridge932B1BMR2BR,1BA$885
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Kensington VillageThe Lancaster2BR,1BA$925
Chatham Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Village Lofts Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Link Apartments® Innovation QuarterS21BR,1BA$1,229
Link Apartments® 4th StreetA11BR,1BA$1,246
The EasleyS1Studio,1BA$1,270
Mill 8001R1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gallery LoftsCalder2BR,2BA$1.39
The Residences at Diamond Ridge933B1BLR3BR,1BA$1.35
1212 W 4th St, Unit Apartment A1212 W 4th St2BR,1BA$1.30
Hilltop HouseB42BR,2BA$1.67
Mill 8001R1BR,1BA$1.59
Gateway Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.68
512 Granville Dr, Unit 1512 Granville Dr1BR,1BA$1.59
Kensington VillageThe Lancaster2BR,1BA$1.31
50 West Fourth Residences1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.92
Gray Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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