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Average Rent in Winston Salem, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Winston Salem, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,910/mo
▼ 1.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
159
available now
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Salem 27106 | $1,930 | $850 | 2 | 91 |
| Winston Salem 27101 | $1,921 | $950 | 5 | 64 |
| Winston Salem 27103 | $1,250 | $1,100 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Winston Salem, NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Winston Salem, NC is $1,910 per month across 8 apartment communities and 159 available units. Rents have decreased $24 (1.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is College Corner Properties LLC starting at $850/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,482/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,608/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,908/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,938/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,410/mo.
Prices range from $850 to $4,800 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 49 units are currently listed.
Winston Salem, NC Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Corner Properties LLC | $850/mo | $2,110/mo | 54 | 3 |
| Messick Properties Group Inc | $950/mo | $1,225/mo | 2 | 2.4 |
| Baldwin Properties | $1,100/mo | $1,250/mo | 4 | 3 |
| Link Apartments® 4th Street | $1,295/mo | $1,612/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| The Artreaux | $1,394/mo | $2,223/mo | 18 | 4.6 |
| Crowne Park | $1,430/mo | $1,668/mo | 37 | 4.4 |
| West End Station | $1,515/mo | $1,797/mo | 16 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Winston Salem, NC Apartments
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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
$76,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,910/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Winston Salem, NC is $57,673 , about 37% 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) | $1,910 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $4,328/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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