100 Best Apartments in Winston - Salem, NC (with reviews)

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Apartments in Downtown Winston - Salem $1,268
Apartments in Ardmore $1,277
Apartments in Georgetown $1,164
Apartments in Ashford $1,165
Apartments in Atwood Acres $1,191
Apartments in Branningan Village $1,186
Apartments in Colonial Estates $1,084
Apartments in Creekview - Wedgewood $1,083
Apartments in Shore Acres - Farmbrook $1,186
Apartments in Union Cross $1,115

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Average rent in Winston - Salem, NC

$1,192/mo Winston - Salem, NC average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Winston - Salem, NC is $1,192.

Winston - Salem, NC apartment rent ranges

About 46% of apartment rents in Winston - Salem, NC range between $1,001-$1,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,501-$2,000 represent 13% of apartments. Around 32% of Winston - Salem’s apartments are in the $701-$1,000 price range. 6% of apartments are priced between $501-$700.

Winston - Salem, NC rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Winston - Salem, NC is $1,192.

Getting around in Winston - Salem, NC

64 /100

Somewhat Walkable

53 /100

Bikeable

Walk Score®: 64, Bike Score®: 53

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Winston - Salem, NC last updated?

Prices and availability in Winston - Salem, NC were last updated on 8 Dec 2022.

What are the best apartments in Winston - Salem, NC?

The best apartments in Winston - Salem, NC are: Link Apartments® Brookstown, Link Apartments® 4th Street, Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter, Twin City Townhomes and Ogburn Place Apartments.

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

The average rent in Winston - Salem, NC is $1,192. Start your search for apartments in Winston - Salem, NC now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Winston - Salem, NC?

The price range for a studio apartment in Winston - Salem, NC is between $525 and $650. View all studio apartments in Winston - Salem, NC.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC is between $460 and $2,738. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Winston - Salem, NC now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC is between $495 and $3,497. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Winston - Salem, NC is between $800 and $3,497. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Winston - Salem, NC.

What type of rental buildings are in Winston - Salem, NC?

In Winston - Salem 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Winston - Salem’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Winston - Salem, NC?

The average age of rental buildings in Winston - Salem is 32 years old, with 36% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 8% are mid-sized buildings, and 0.9% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Winston - Salem, NC?

Rental apartments in Winston - Salem come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 54% of all rentals in Winston - Salem. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Renter's guide to Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem is the 4th largest city in North Carolina with close to 240,000 residents, resting near the middle of the state about 100 miles west of Raleigh. It’s also a short 30 miles west of Greensboro, and about 75 miles northeast of Charlotte.

What was originally known a major tobacco town has since been transformed into a booming metropolis often referred to as the “City of Arts and Innovation” for its contributions to theater, fine arts, and technological research.

The weather in Winston-Salem makes it a very pleasant place to live, as residents enjoy a beautiful spring and fall, with very mild winters and warm, sunny summers.

Tips for renting in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem tenant regulations are governed by North Carolina state law, and are very similar to most other states and US tenant laws. However, North Carolina does have a slightly different policy when it comes to eviction notice. For monthly rentals, the eviction period is seven days; for a year-to-year rental, the minimum eviction notice is 30 days; and for mobile homes, the minimum eviction notice is 60 days.

North Carolina renters can also exercise their “right to repair and deduct,” meaning they can actually legally refuse to pay rent if major repairs (like an air conditioning unit) are left neglected.

Winston - Salem, NC demographics

402,867Total Population
211,196 Female

191,671 Male
40.7Median Age

Winston - Salem, NC has a population of 402,867 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 211,196 of Winston - Salem’s residents are women and 191,671 are men. The median age of those who live in Winston - Salem, NC is 40.7.

Living in Winston-Salem, NC

One of the biggest pros to living in Winston-Salem is there’s always something to do, including visiting craft breweries, museums, parks, sporting events, and music venues. The combination of good school districts, a lively downtown scene, and a low cost of living even helped Winston-Salem make its way onto the BusinessWeek rankings as one of the best 50 cities in America to live.

The only negative aspect of living in Winston-Salem is that new jobs are being added very slowly, as the city has one of the lowest percentages of new job additions in the state. However, many also see this as a positive, because while Winston-Salem is growing, it is growing at a slow, steady, and maintainable rate.

For public transportation, there’s a bus line operated by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority, which offers 10-ride passes for $10.

Winston - Salem, NC households

100,174 Family

58,596 Non-family
46,727 Children

112,044 No Children

158,770Total Number of Households
2.53Average People Per Household
$58,854Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 158,770 households in Winston - Salem, NC. 100,174 are family households and 58,596 are non-family households. There are 46,727 households with children in Winston - Salem and 112,044 households without children. On average, about 2.53 people live in a household in Winston - Salem, NC.

Things to do in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem offers a little something for everyone and is known for having some of the best craft breweries in the state. Foothills Brewing is one of the most popular, and is well-known for its IPAs and specialty beers.

For a night out in Winston-Salem for dinner, King’s Crab Shack and Oyster bar is one of the best spots in town, serving all kinds of great seafood dishes like oysters, crab legs, shrimp, mussels and more. And for dessert after dinner, the Winkler Bakery serves all kinds of tasty treats like sugar cake and Moravian cookies.

Winston-Salem also has great recreational options, especially at Salem Lake Park. The park includes nearly 400 acres for all types of activities, like boating or fishing, or even taking run or biking across the scenic seven-mile trail.

And for families and those with kids, Winston-Salem hosts the second-largest fair in the state every fall called the Dixie Classic Fair. It receives over 300,000 visitors every year, and has loads of fun activities and exhibits like rides, food, and (literally) tons of livestock exhibits. SciWorks is also a popular place for kids, with interactive science exhibits, nature trails, and a massive planetarium.

For free things to do in Winston-Salem, the Community Band Concert Series hosts concerts throughout the year at various venues, and has a special performance every Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Winston-Salem has a little something for music fans too, as Ziggy’s is known for hosting some of the most popular bands in the country, and actually gave the well-known Dave Matthews Band its first start.

And for the sports fans, the city plays host to the Winston-Salem Dash, a single-A Chicago White Sox affiliate, who play their home games at the gorgeous BB&T Ballpark.

Winston-Salem, NC employment & economy

Although there are plenty of major employers in Winston-Salem, like Novant Health, Unifi, and BB&T, the area has hit somewhat of a standstill as far as employment growth goes.

The city has a slow percentage rate of new job growth, although despite that statistic, Winston-Salem’s unemployment rate of 5% is still well below the state unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Education in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem offers excellent public school districts that are ranked among the best in the state of North Carolina, and the area also has great options for higher education.

The city’s flagship school, Wake Forest University, was actually ranked in a US News and World Report as the 23rd best university in the entire country, due to its excellent academics, beautiful campus, and involvement in the community

Winston - Salem, NC education statistics

The level of education of the population of Winston - Salem, NC is as follows: 4% have no high school education, 32% completed some high school, 26% partially completed college, 8% have an Associate Degree, 19% have a Bachelor Degree, and 11% have a Graduate Degree.

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