Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Winston Salem, NC rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $30 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Winston Salem sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 500 total rentals offering a modestly sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Winston Salem run around $965/month, 1-bedrooms around $935/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,725/month and 4+ bedrooms sit at $2,068/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,695/month compared to $1,000/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brookwood rents fell 71.4% year over year to $1,000/month, Woodberry Forest dropped 68.3% to $1,205/month, and Reynolda declined 67.2% to $1,198/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide 6.8% cooldown, showing a concentrated neighborhood shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Winston Salem
$1,300/mo
7%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.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Winston Salem
500
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Winston Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent prices in Winston Salem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Winston-Salem, 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 $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Winston Salem run $944 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $965 |  1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $935 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,067 | 7% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore | $1,250 | |
Brookwood | $1,000 | |
Downtown Winston Salem | $1,590 | |
East Winston | $1,350 | |
Easton | $1,100 | |
Old Cherry | $795 | |
South Fork | $1,275 | |
Westend | $995 | |
Wheeling Village | $1,200 | |
Windsor Estates | $1,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$965
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$935
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,067
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
Downtown Winston Salem
Average rent
$1,590
Ardmore
Average rent
$1,250
Brookwood
Average rent
$1,000
Windsor Estates
Average rent
$1,200
South Fork
Average rent
$1,275
Westend
Average rent
$995
Old Cherry
Average rent
$795
Easton
Average rent
$1,100
East Winston
Average rent
$1,350
Wheeling Village
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Winston-Salem, 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.
How does rent in Winston Salem, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Winston Salem and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Winston Salem
33%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Winston Salem, NC is 9% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
12%$1,960
12%$1,350
2%$1,445
3%$1,357
2%$1,395
1%$1,212
11%$1,200
16%$1,850
25%$1,314
17%$1,200
$1,150
29%Discover rentals in Winston-Salem, NC
5d+ ago
Old Cherry apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
1652 Cherry St #D, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
1 bed
1 bath
$499
Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Broadbay Heights house for rent in Winston-Salem
2310 Blecker Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
4 beds
2 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Skyline Village - Columbia Terrace apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Old Cherry apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brookwood house for rent in Winston-Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Winston Salem
1544 Autumn Park Cir, Winston Salem, NC 27106
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Sherwood Forest house for rent in Winston-Salem
1007 N Peace Haven Rd #NA, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem house for rent in Winston-Salem
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,371–$3,291
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$4,854
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
150 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,292–$4,964
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$897–$1,448
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$897–$1,448
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
103 Echo Glen Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2325 Cloverdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,035
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,371–$3,291
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$897–$1,448
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
103 Echo Glen Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2325 Cloverdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,035
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4239 Brownsboro Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Winston-Salem, 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 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Winston Salem?
Average rent prices in Winston Salem have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winston Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Winston Salem are Old Cherry ($795/mo), Westend ($995/mo), and Brookwood ($1,000/mo).
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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Winston Salem?
Winston-Salem's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).