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Average Rent in Winston Salem NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Winston Salem NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,124/mo
Lowest Available
$2,105/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Winston Salem NC?
As of April 2026, the average rent in Winston Salem NC is $2,124 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is West End Station starting at $2,105/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,124/mo.
Prices range from $2,105 to $2,170 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Winston Salem NC Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Winston Salem NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Winston Salem NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Station | $2,105/mo | $2,124/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Winston Salem NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Winston Salem NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
30 percent rule — using our average rent of $2,124/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
25 percent rule — leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,105/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.
Cost of living in Winston Salem NC
We only have live rent data for Winston Salem NC so far — the full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,124 |
| Estimated total | $2,124/mo |
Methodology
† Rent data is 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 for utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and other goods and services 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, 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 are refreshed annually.
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