Northcliffe Forest Apartments
2030 Northcliffe Dr,
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
$848 - $1,605
1-2 Beds
Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC Area Guide
The City of Arts and Innovation lives up to its title
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Winston-Salem combines historic architecture with contemporary living spaces for renters exploring North Carolina's Piedmont region. The city spans from the preserved Moravian settlement of Old Salem to the revitalized Downtown District, where converted lofts and modern apartments create desirable rental options. Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts enhance the local arts scene, while the Innovation Quarter has reimagined former tobacco warehouses into a center for technology and biomedical research. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,090, while three-bedroom units average $1,530.
Downtown Winston-Salem showcases the city's dedication to arts and innovation through the Stevens Center and numerous galleries. The Reynolda House Museum of American Art offers residents a window into American cultural heritage. Historic neighborhoods like West End feature rental properties with period details, while Ardmore provides housing options near Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Salem Lake's trail system and the preserved landscapes of Reynolda Gardens. The city's Moravian influence appears in its architecture and community celebrations, most notably during winter when Moravian stars illuminate the cityscape.
Explore the City
Winston-Salem skyline
The Old Salem Historic District dates back to 1766
Fall in Salem Lake Park
The Winston-Salem Air Show is a popular event
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $995 for a studio, $1,114 for one bedroom, $1,237 for two bedrooms, and $1,546 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winston-Salem has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,114/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$1,771/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,350/month
769 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,464/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Winston-Salem, NC is 10.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Winston-Salem is 26.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $995 - $1,546. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 6.0% less for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Winston-Salem, NC is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
41
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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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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† 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.