Average Rent in Winston Salem, NC
7 apartment buildings, 86 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,802/mo
Cheapest
$950/mo
Properties
7
Units
86
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Winston Salem, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Winston Salem, NC Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Messick Properties Group Inc
1111 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Baldwin Properties
1500 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA
Link Apartments® 4th Street
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
The Artreaux
950 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Crowne Park
900 Crowne Park Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA
West End Station
206 N Green St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
The Easley
994 Second St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messick Properties Group Inc 1111 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA | $950 | $1,225 | -- | 2.4 (106) | 2 |
| 2 | Baldwin Properties 1500 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA | $1,100 | $1,167 | $1.38 | 3 (189) | 3 |
| 3 | Link Apartments® 4th Street 501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA | $1,342 | $1,624 | $2.14 | 4.3 (26) | 5 |
| 4 | The Artreaux 950 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA | $1,394 | $2,181 | $2.39 | 4.6 (41) | 14 |
| 5 | Crowne Park 900 Crowne Park Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA | $1,430 | $1,678 | $1.49 | 4.4 (52) | 33 |
| 6 | West End Station 206 N Green St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA | $1,530 | $1,918 | $1.98 | 4.4 (220) | 10 |
| 7 | The Easley 994 Second St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA | $1,610 | $1,887 | $2.45 | 4.1 (73) | 19 |
Explore Each Property
Messick Properties Group Inc
2.4 (106)1111 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Baldwin Properties
3 (189)1500 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA
Link Apartments® 4th Street
4.3 (26)501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
The Artreaux
4.6 (41)950 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Crowne Park
4.4 (52)900 Crowne Park Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA
West End Station
4.4 (220)206 N Green St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Winston Salem, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Winston Salem, NC is $1,802 per month, based on 86 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Messick Properties Group Inc to $1,610 at The Easley.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,547/mo | $1,342/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,629/mo | $950/mo | 37 |
| 2 Bed | $1,969/mo | $1,100/mo | 34 |
| 3 Bed | $2,054/mo | $1,770/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Winston Salem, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Winston Salem, NC averages $1,629/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,969/mo. At the local median household income of $57,673, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Winston Salem, NC at $1,033/mo. The current tracked market average runs 74% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Winston Salem, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Winston Salem, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,802/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Winston Salem, NC is $57,673 , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Winston Salem, NC
Overall prices in Winston Salem, NC runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Winston Salem, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,802 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $4,220/mo |
Population
250,887
Median household income
$57,673
Census median rent
$1,033/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
35.6
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Winston Salem, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Winston Salem, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,367 | +31% | 33 |
| Cary, NC | $2,127 | +18% | 25 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,693 | -6% | 19 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,664 | -8% | 17 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,773 | -2% | 15 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,460 | -19% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winston Salem, NC?
The average rent in Winston Salem, NC is $1,802 per month, based on 86 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Winston Salem, NC?
The lowest available rent in Winston Salem, NC starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Winston Salem, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Winston Salem, NC average $1,629/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $950/mo across 37 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Winston Salem, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Winston Salem, NC average $1,969/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 34 units currently listed.
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