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Average Rent in Winston Salem, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Winston Salem, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,269/mo
▲ +1.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,420/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
28
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Winston Salem, NC
32 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Winston Salem, NC dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $45/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Park | Unit 1627, Phoenix | $1,645 | $1,495 | $150 |
| Crowne Park | Unit 1811, Diplomat | $1,505 | $1,405 | $100 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | Unit 3, B1 | $2,039 | $1,941 | $98 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | Unit 5, B2 | $2,304 | $2,232 | $72 |
| West End Station | Unit 139, A5 | $1,755 | $1,699 | $56 |
| West End Station | Unit 153, A5 | $1,755 | $1,699 | $56 |
| West End Station | Unit 154, A5 | $1,755 | $1,699 | $56 |
| West End Station | Unit 258, A4.5 | $1,731 | $1,675 | $56 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Winston Salem, NC
Compare average rent across Winston Salem, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem 27101 | $1,932 | ▼ $64 | $950 | 6 | 68 |
| Winston-Salem 27106 | $1,555 | ▼ $92 | $1,405 | 1 | 14 |
| Winston-Salem 27103 | $1,165 | ▲ $11 | $1,165 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Winston Salem, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Winston Salem, NC is $2,269 per month across 7 apartment communities and 28 available units. Rents have increased $22 (1.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Crowne Park starting at $1,420/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,269/mo.
Prices range from $1,420 to $3,934 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Winston Salem, NC Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,741 | - | 6 |
| June 2026 | $1,749 | +$8 | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1,688 | -$61 | 7 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Winston Salem, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Winston Salem, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Park | $1,420/mo | $1,533/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| 757 North Apartments | $1,420/mo | $1,420/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Messick Properties Group Inc | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 2.4 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | $1,776/mo | $1,989/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| West End Station | $2,338/mo | $2,426/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| The Artreaux | $2,397/mo | $2,723/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| The Easley | $2,835/mo | $3,064/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
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
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,269/mo.
Comfortable income
$109,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,420/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Winston Salem, NC is $57,673 , about 47% 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) | $2,269 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $4,687/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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