Northcliffe Forest Apartments
2030 Northcliffe Dr,
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
$848 - $1,595
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Winston-Salem, NC
What is the average rent in Winston-Salem, NC?
$1,109/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,109 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Winston-Salem more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Winston-Salem, you can expect to pay about $994 per month for a studio, $1,109 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,235 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,543 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Winston-Salem, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Winston-Salem, NC
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
18%
Below $700/month
32%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winston-Salem?
Based on current rent prices, Roman Acres, Georgetown and North Point/Mallard Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winston-Salem.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Winston-Salem?
Based on current rent prices, Westdale, Watkins and Brookberry Farm are the most expensive neighborhoods in Winston-Salem.
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Which Winston-Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Winston-Salem with the most apartments available are Downtown Winston-Salem, S Downtown Winston-Salem and Brookridge .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Winston-Salem, NC?
Because the average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,109, you’ll want to make about $3,696 per month or $44,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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 $994 - $1,543. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 6.0% less for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.
How does Winston-Salem, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Winston-Salem, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
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$1,416/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,772/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.