Brookwood

Winston-Salem, NC

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Brookwood - Winston-Salem, NC Area Guide

A residential neighborhood near Wake Forest University

University Great Location Convenient Sports Walkable

Perfect for anyone looking to live near campus, Brookwood is a residential neighborhood directly north of Wake Forest University. Along with student rentals, Brookwood has a variety of houses and apartments available for rent. Brookwood residents also appreciate living near some of Winston-Salem’s most popular destinations. The neighborhood is about two miles from Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Carolina Classic Fair, David F. Couch Ballpark, and Truist Field, home of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Downtown Winston-Salem is only three miles south of Brookwood, placing residents within minutes of the city’s best theaters, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife spots. With its quiet suburban feel, college-town flair, and proximity to downtown and more, Brookwood is an excellent choice for your next home.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookwood is $891 for a studio, $946 for one bedroom, $1,082 for two bedrooms, and $1,486 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookwood has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 496 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $891/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 647 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $946/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 935 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,082/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,198 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,486/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Reynolda Gardens
  • SciWorks Science Center
  • Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
  • Old Salem Museums & Gardens
  • Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

Airports

  • Piedmont Triad International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.