What is the average apartment size in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC?

The average size for a Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC apartment is 865 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 Downtown Winston - Salem?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Winston - Salem is $1,809 per month, a 1.12% increase from last year’s average of $1,789.

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

In Downtown Winston - Salem, studios rent for $1,314 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,572 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,121 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,694 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Winston - Salem?

The typical apartment in Downtown Winston - Salem offers about 865 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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

Studio apartments in Downtown Winston - Salem average 432 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,118 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,429 sq. ft.

Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Downtown Winston - Salem ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

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

In Downtown Winston - Salem, 66% of households rent while 34% 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 Downtown Winston - Salem is $1,809, a 1.12% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,789.

Studio Apartments at $1,314 offer the most budget-friendly option with 432 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $1,572, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,121 offer 1,118 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,429 sq ft) for $2,694, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,809	865 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,314	432 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,572	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,121	1,118 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,694	1,429 sq. ft.

Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC have increased by 1.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,789 to $1,809.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

504 or 66% of the households in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC are renter-occupied while 255 or 34% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Winston - Salem is 86% higher than in Aldbrige

$1,809

Downtown Winston - Salem rent is the same as Winston - Salem average

Average Rent $1,809

$972

Aldbrige rent is 46% lower than Winston - Salem average

Average Rent $972

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 Downtown 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.