Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Winston Salem State University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Winston-Salem

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Winston-Salem is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winston-Salem

456

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 Winston Salem State University, NC

Average rent prices in Winston-Salem have remained the same 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 Winston Salem State 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Winston-Salem run $940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

-

9%

1 bedroom

$935

-

18%

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

15%

3 bedroom

$1,782

-

17%

4 bedroom

$2,050

-

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,782

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Winston Salem State 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 Winston Salem State 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

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

1415 Underwood Ave #01 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Kimberly Gateway Commons apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18

1403 Underwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kimberly Gateway Commons apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Winston Salem State 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 $1,300 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winston-Salem?

Average rent prices in Winston-Salem have remained the same 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 $650 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 $52,000/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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