Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Winston-Salem, NC

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,275. This is -33%, or $625, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,275

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

563

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,275. This is -33%, or $625, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
62%
28%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Winston-Salem, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Winston-Salem, NC have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Winston-Salem, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Winston-Salem, NC is $990. A 1-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC costs about $925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $995. Houses for rent in Winston-Salem, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$925

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,945

2%

3%

Studio

$1,049

10%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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.

Compare rent prices in Winston Salem, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Winston Salem, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Archdale, NC.

Winston Salem

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winston Salem, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

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1652 Cherry St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Cherry house for rent in Winston-Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$499

House for rent

Available Oct 7

3867 Ebert Road, Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

31m ago

7.6

Very good

3867 Ebert Road, Unit 1

3867 Ebert Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127

3 beds

3 baths

$600

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Available Feb 20

Bridgewood - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Bridgewood

5300 Indiana Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27106

1–3 beds

1 bath

$670–$1,130

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 30

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Northwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Northwood Apartments

105 Ne Inverness St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$800

Apartment for rent

1715 GRAHAM COURT - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

1715 GRAHAM COURT

1715 Graham Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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