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Rental Market Trends in Winston-Salem, NC

What is the average rent in Winston-Salem, NC?

$1,119/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,119 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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 $991 per month for a studio, $1,119 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,241 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,536 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$991/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,119/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,241/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,536/month
1,228 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$989/month
578 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,368/month
718 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,882/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,527/month
2,182 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,332/month
494 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,683/month
859 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,914/month
1,297 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Winston-Salem, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Winston-Salem, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Winston-Salem, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winston-Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Bethabara, Alaris Village and Brandmere are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winston-Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bethabara
$847/month
541 Sq Ft
Alaris Village
$897/month
619 Sq Ft
Brandmere
$950/month
665 Sq Ft
Reynolda Road Commercials
$951/month
684 Sq Ft
Windsor Estates
$958/month
707 Sq Ft
Stonewall/Salemtowne
$977/month
678 Sq Ft
Deacon Ridge Condominiums Townhouses
$1,020/month
600 Sq Ft
Konnoak
$1,046/month
748 Sq Ft
Brookridge
$1,049/month
625 Sq Ft
Brookstown
$1,069/month
602 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Winston-Salem?

Based on current rent prices, Westdale, Watkins and Westend are the most expensive neighborhoods in Winston-Salem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westdale
$2,719/month
620 Sq Ft
Watkins
$2,178/month
670 Sq Ft
Westend
$1,920/month
690 Sq Ft
West End Village
$1,894/month
687 Sq Ft
Innovation Quarter
$1,700/month
737 Sq Ft
Goler Heights
$1,675/month
715 Sq Ft
Crystal Towers-East
$1,618/month
732 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,600/month
682 Sq Ft
Courthouse Square
$1,581/month
650 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,529/month
652 Sq Ft

Which Winston-Salem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Winston-Salem with the most apartments available are Northeast Winston-Salem, S Downtown Winston-Salem and Downtown Winston-Salem .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Winston-Salem
$1,357/month
776 Sq Ft
S Downtown Winston-Salem
$1,206/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Winston-Salem
$1,525/month
665 Sq Ft
Brookridge
$1,049/month
625 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,529/month
652 Sq Ft
Southeast Winston-Salem
$1,088/month
776 Sq Ft
Courthouse Square
$1,581/month
650 Sq Ft
Holly Avenue
$1,444/month
671 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,600/month
682 Sq Ft
West End Village
$1,894/month
687 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Winston-Salem, NC?

Because the average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,119, you’ll want to make about $3,730 per month or $44,760 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 6.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Winston-Salem is 22.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $991 - $1,536. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 1.7% more for utilities, and 7.9% less for transportation.

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Winston-Salem, NC

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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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Apartment Averages

Bethabara

Winston-Salem, NC

Westdale

Winston-Salem, NC

Studio
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One Bedroom
$930/month
$1,548/month
Two Bedroom
$916/month
$1,893/month
Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Winston-Salem we think you'll love

Enclave at North Point Apartments

Enclave at North Point Apartments

4260 Brownsboro Rd,
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Studio - 3 Beds | $905 - $1,899

The Lofts at the Plaza

The Lofts at the Plaza

4825 Commercial Plaza St,
Winston-Salem, NC 27104

1-2 Beds | $959 - $1,195

Lofts at Mill Creek Apartments

Lofts at Mill Creek Apartments

100 Stagecoach Rd,
Winston-Salem, NC 27105

1-2 Beds | $925 - $1,195

Wallburg Landing

Wallburg Landing

4825 Wallburg Landing St,
Winston-Salem, NC 27107

1-3 Beds | $1,195 - $2,691

Property Management Companies in Winston-Salem, NC

Parr Investments
Parr Investments
  • 11

    Communities

  • 2,769

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

11 Communities in Winston-Salem
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Hawthorne Residential Partners
  • 262

    Communities

  • 62,964

    Units

  • 120

    Cities

8 Communities in Winston-Salem
Apartment Dynamics
Apartment Dynamics
  • 43

    Communities

  • 6,684

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

5 Communities in Winston-Salem
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,268

    Communities

  • 908,232

    Units

  • 845

    Cities

4 Communities in Winston-Salem
Wellington Advisors
Wellington Advisors
  • 20

    Communities

  • 3,185

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

4 Communities in Winston-Salem
SYNCO Properties
SYNCO Properties
  • 11

    Communities

  • 2,731

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

4 Communities in Winston-Salem
BSC Holdings, Inc.
BSC Holdings, Inc.
  • 12

    Communities

  • 2,597

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

4 Communities in Winston-Salem
TriPoint Properties
TriPoint Properties
  • 10

    Communities

  • 479

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

4 Communities in Winston-Salem

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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