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4260 Brownsboro Rd,
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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Rental Market Trends in Winston-Salem, NC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,127/month.
Rent in Winston-Salem is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,127/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.6%
Change / Year
1,950
Available Apartments
Winston-Salem rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Winston-Salem average $1,049 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Winston-Salem average $1,127 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Winston-Salem average $1,246 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Winston-Salem average $1,566 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Winston-Salem, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in Winston-Salem, NC
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
16%
Below $700/month
32%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winston-Salem?
Based on current rent prices, Brandmere, Stonewall/Salemtowne and Roman Acres 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, Brookberry Farm, Watkins and Crystal Towers-East 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 Northeast Winston-Salem .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Winston-Salem, NC?
Because the average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,127, you’ll want to make about $3,756 per month or $45,072 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 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Winston-Salem is 25.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,049 - $1,566. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 6.1% less for utilities, and 10.9% 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.
View the Winston-Salem Area GuideStudio
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Walkertown
Avg Rent: $1,098/month
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Rural Hall
Avg Rent: $895/month
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Kernersville
Avg Rent: $1,215/month
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Clemmons
Avg Rent: $1,130/month
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Lewisville
Avg Rent: $733/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Winston-Salem?
The average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,127 per month, which is 32.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Winston-Salem?
The average rent for a house in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,866 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Winston-Salem?
The average rent for a townhome in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,448 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Winston-Salem?
The average rent for a condo in Winston-Salem, NC is $970 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Winston-Salem?
Rents in Winston-Salem, NC are increasing, with prices up 2.6% year-over-year and $29 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Winston-Salem?
In Winston-Salem, NC, 39% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.