Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

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Wake Forest University Reynolda Campus - Winston-Salem, NC Area Guide

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Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University strives to educate the whole person, with a focus on fostering intellectual curiosity, character, wellness, global awareness, and innovation. Wake Forest is committed to serving humanity, encouraging students to leave the world better than they found it. A broad range of majors, from Biophysics to Studio Art, allows WFU students the opportunity to transform and contribute to the community through research and service. There are an abundance of apartments available for rent near the Wake Forest campus, especially in the nearby Oak Crest, Old Town, and Downtown Winston-Salem neighborhoods. Commuting from farther distances is simple with access to U.S. 52. WFU is home to almost 200 student clubs and organizations as well as a thriving Greek life. Winston-Salem is home to a vibrant arts scene and a variety of museums. A midpoint between Charlotte and Raleigh, Winston-Salem is also between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,026 for a studio, $1,124 for one bedroom, $1,245 for two bedrooms, and $1,549 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winston-Salem has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,026/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 703 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,124/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,245/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,231 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,549/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 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

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Schools

Meadowlark Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

831 Students

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

554 Students

Whitaker Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

545 Students

Sherwood Forest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

650 Students

The Arts Based School

Public

Grades K-8

579 Students

The Arts Based School

Public

Grades K-8

579 Students

The Downtown School

Public

Grades PK-8

409 Students

Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

800 Students

Quality Education Academy

Public

Grades K-12

673 Students

Carter G Woodson School

Public

Grades K-12

451 Students

Atkins Acadmic & Technology High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,192 Students

Early College Of Forsyth County

Public

Grades 9-12

285 Students

Oak Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

958 Students

Quality Education Academy

Public

Grades K-12

673 Students

Carter G Woodson School

Public

Grades K-12

451 Students

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.