Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Wake Forest University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Winston-Salem

$1,313/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,313 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $636 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winston-Salem

462

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winston-Salem rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wake Forest University, NC

Average rent prices in Winston-Salem have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wake Forest University, NC

Rent prices in Winston-Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winston-Salem is $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Winston-Salem run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,214

-

5%

1 bedroom

$949

-

18%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,762

-

10%

4 bedroom

$2,170

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,214

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$949

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wake Forest University, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Wake Forest University, NC

1652 Cherry St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Cherry apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

Rent by the Room for Rent in Winston Salem

1652 Cherry St #D, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

1 bed

1 bath

$499

Apartment for rent

Available May 4

4850 Ellen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pfafftown

1 bed

1 bath

$575

House for rent

Available May 26

1514 Gholson Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Skyline Village - Columbia Terrace apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

2334 Cherry St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Cherry apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wake Forest University, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Winston-Salem rental market.

How much is rent in Winston-Salem?

The average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,313 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winston-Salem?

Average rent prices in Winston-Salem have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Winston-Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winston-Salem is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $636 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winston-Salem?

To comfortably afford rent in Winston-Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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