What is the average apartment size in Winston - Salem?

The average size for a Winston - Salem, NC apartment is 927 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Winston - Salem?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Winston - Salem is $1,290 per month, a 1.36% increase from last year’s average of $1,272.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Winston - Salem?

In Winston - Salem, studios rent for $944 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,168 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,301 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,628 per month

What is the average apartment size in Winston - Salem?

The typical apartment in Winston - Salem offers about 927 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Winston - Salem?

Studio apartments in Winston - Salem average 452 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 724 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 999 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,288 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winston - Salem?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winston - Salem include Aldbrige ($972/month), Colonial Estates ($1,032/month), and The Village ($1,054/month), all below the citywide average of $1,290.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Winston - Salem?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Winston - Salem are Westbrook ($1,573/month), West End Winston ($1,717/month), and Downtown Winston - Salem ($1,809/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Winston - Salem, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Winston - Salem?

The typical rent budget in Winston - Salem ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Winston - Salem?

In Winston - Salem, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Winston - Salem is $1,290, a 1.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,272.

Studio Apartments at $944 offer the most budget-friendly option with 452 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 724 square feet for $1,168, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,301 offer 999 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,288 sq ft) for $1,628, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Winston - Salem, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,290	927 sq. ft.
Studio	$944	452 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,168	724 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,301	999 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,628	1,288 sq. ft.

Winston - Salem, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Winston - Salem, NC have increased by 1.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,272 to $1,290.

What's the typical rent budget in Winston - Salem, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Winston - Salem, NC (57%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Winston - Salem, NC?

59,584 or 36% of the households in Winston - Salem, NC are renter-occupied while 106,836 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Winston - Salem?

Aldbrige $972/month

Colonial Estates $1,032/month

The Village $1,054/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,290/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Winston - Salem?

Westbrook $1,573/month

West End Winston $1,717/month

Downtown Winston - Salem $1,809/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Winston - Salem, NC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Winston - Salem	$1,809
West End Winston	$1,717
Westbrook	$1,573
Brookwood	$1,387
Atwood Acres	$1,353
South Fork	$1,328
East Winston	$1,259
Ardmore	$1,246
Twin Gardens	$1,242
Mount Tabor	$1,235
South Peace Haven	$1,230
Union Cross	$1,079
The Village	$1,054
Colonial Estates	$1,032
Aldbrige	$972

Winston - Salem | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Aldbrige is 22% lower than in Ardmore

$972

Aldbrige rent is 25% lower than Winston - Salem average

Average Rent $972

$1,246

Ardmore rent is 3% lower than Winston - Salem average

Average Rent $1,246

How Winston - Salem Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Winston - Salem	$1,290
Charlotte	$1,655
Raleigh	$1,579
Fayetteville	$1,294
Durham	$1,529
Greensboro	$1,322
Wilmington	$1,619
Concord	$1,534
Cary	$1,625
Hickory	$1,489
Asheville	$1,698
High Point	$1,245
Salisbury, NC	$1,255
Advance, NC	$1,513
Mount Airy, NC	$1,231
Jamestown, NC	$1,441
Thomasville, NC	$1,084
Archdale, NC	$1,205
Browns Summit, NC	$1,158
Lexington, NC	$1,228
Mocksville, NC	$941

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Winston - Salem apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.