Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Winston Salem, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,335/month. Month over month, rents cooled 3.0%, showing a recent pullback in the market.
Compared to national trends
Winston Salem sits 29.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in North Carolina.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Winston Salem, studios rent for $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,160/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,662/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,860/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Buena Vista rents fell 57.0% year over year to $1,378/month across 12 rentals, with Forsyth Forest and Reynolda also seeing declines over 50%. This contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market, showing a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Winston Salem
$1,335/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Winston Salem is $1,335 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $565 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Winston Salem
569
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $985, whereas a house costs $1,665. 1-bedroom apartments in Winston Salem run $897 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 |  6% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,159 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,662 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,860 | 26% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore | $1,285 | |
Brookwood | $1,175 | |
Downtown Winston Salem | $1,531 | |
Mount Tabor | $1,795 | |
Ogburn Station | $915 | |
Providence Square | $1,000 | |
South Fork | $1,200 | |
West Highlands | $995 | |
Westend | $995 | |
Wheeling Village | $1,040 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 4% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,665 | 1% | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,145 | 7% | 83% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,662
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,860
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
2%
Ardmore
Average rent
$1,285
Downtown Winston Salem
Average rent
$1,531
Brookwood
Average rent
$1,175
Westend
Average rent
$995
Wheeling Village
Average rent
$1,040
Ogburn Station
Average rent
$915
South Fork
Average rent
$1,200
West Highlands
Average rent
$995
Mount Tabor
Average rent
$1,795
Providence Square
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,665
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,145
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
83%
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
30%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Winston Salem, NC is 34% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,000
23%$1,920
8%$1,300
4%$1,880
8%$1,524
2%$1,310
25%$1,250
26%$1,660
9%$1,820
1%$1,622
1%$1,235
17%$1,395
10%Cost of living in Winston-Salem, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 12% higher |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Winston-Salem, NC
5d+ ago
Old Cherry apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
1984 Maryland Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2914 2914-C, Winston Salem, NC 27105
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1626 N Chestnut St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brookwood house for rent in Winston-Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Brookwood house for rent in Winston-Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Brookwood house for rent in Winston-Salem
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Woodberry Forest house for rent in Winston-Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3h ago
Verified
150 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,516–$4,297
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$4,140
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$3,285
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$1,801
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
730 Anson St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$881–$1,651
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
3h ago
Verified
150 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,516–$4,297
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$4,140
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$3,285
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 18-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$4,140
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$1,801
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2325 Cloverdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,060
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
730 Anson St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$881–$1,651
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
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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 $1,335 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Winston Salem?
Average rent prices in Winston Salem have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Winston Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Winston Salem is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winston Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Winston Salem are Ogburn Station ($915/mo), Westend ($995/mo), and West Highlands ($995/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 $53,000/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?
December offers the best apartment hunting conditions in Winston-Salem, with rents running about 13% lower than August peaks and less competition from other renters making it the least competitive month.
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).