Chatham Place Apartments
305 W 4th St,
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
$1,700
1 Bed
Winston, Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston, Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC Area Guide
Discover What's Next at WSSU
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HBCU
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Rams
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Top-Ranking
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Sports
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Outdoors
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Founded in 1892 as the Slater Industrial Academy, Winston-Salem State University has become one of North Carolina's top universities. Winston-Salem State University is a public HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) with 40 areas of study and 10 graduate programs. WSSU has one of the top 10 nursing schools in the east and is considered one of the nation's "best value" schools. It was named one of the South's best colleges and one of the nation's top public schools by US News and World Report in 2016 and in 2017.
The campus is located on the southeast side of Downtown Winston-Salem, near the intersection of Rams Drive and South Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. To have fast access to both downtown and the university, look for apartments in West Salem or East Salem. If you'd also like to be near wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, look in West Oaks or Westview. For those who prefer sports and the outdoors, look on the southeast side of the university near Bowman Gray Stadium (NASCAR's oldest racetrack), Reynolds Park and the Reynolds Park Golf Course, and the Winston-Salem State University Recreational Fields.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,021 for a studio, $1,123 for one bedroom, $1,243 for two bedrooms, and $1,554 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winston-Salem has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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514 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,021/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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703 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,123/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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978 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,243/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,230 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,554/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Winston, Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Winston, Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Winston, Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Winston, Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Grades PK-5
831 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
554 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
545 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
800 Students
Public
Grades K-12
673 Students
Public
Grades K-12
451 Students
Atkins Acadmic & Technology High
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Grades 9-12
1,192 Students
Early College Of Forsyth County
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Grades 9-12
285 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
958 Students
Public
Grades K-12
673 Students
Public
Grades K-12
451 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens
- Reynolda Gardens
- SciWorks Science Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Piedmont Triad International
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