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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Winston - Salem is $1,757 per month, a 3.16% decrease from last years average of $1,815.

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.

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 45% of rentals in this range.

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

In Downtown Winston - Salem, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Winston - Salem is $1,757, a 3.16% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,815.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $1,530, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,057 offer 1,118 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,757	865 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,530	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,057	1,118 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

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

Rental prices in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC have decreased by 3.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,815 to $1,757.

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 (45%) 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?

552 or 67% of the households in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC are renter-occupied while 271 or 33% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Winston - Salem?

Colonial Estates $1,054/month

The Village $1,056/month

Union Cross $1,137/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,288/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Winston - Salem?

West End Winston $1,656/month

Meadowlark Downs $1,716/month

Downtown Winston - Salem $1,757/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	$1,757
Meadowlark Downs	$1,716
West End Winston	$1,656
Westbrook	$1,574
Brookwood	$1,343
Atwood Acres	$1,329
South Fork	$1,322
Ardmore	$1,288
Mount Tabor	$1,266
Twin Gardens	$1,219
Windsor Estates	$1,215
South Peace Haven	$1,213
East Winston	$1,210
Union Cross	$1,137
The Village	$1,056
Colonial Estates	$1,054

Winston - Salem | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Winston - Salem is 36% higher than in Ardmore

$1,757

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

Average Rent $1,757

$1,288

Ardmore rent is 27% lower than Winston - Salem average

Average Rent $1,288

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.