Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Winston Salem, NC rent slipped 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,355/month. Renters today are paying $43 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Winston Salem sits 28.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 599 units.
Price ranges
In Winston Salem, 1-bedroom units rent for around $900/month, studios and 2-bedrooms both near $1,175/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $1,960/month. Houses rent at a median of $1,695/month compared to $995/month for apartments, with houses making up 59% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Buena Vista rents fell 61.7% year over year to $1,090/month across 12 rentals, with Brookwood and South Marshall also down over 59%. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 8.1%, reflecting a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Winston Salem
$1,355/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Winston Salem is $1,355 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Winston Salem
599
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Winston Salem run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,179 | 4% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,960 | 1% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore | $1,295 | |
Brookwood | $1,112 | |
Crystal Towers | $995 | |
Downtown Winston Salem | $1,595 | |
Easton | $1,400 | |
South Fork | $1,047 | |
Wachovia Highlands | $850 | |
Westend | $972 | |
Wheeling Village | $1,100 | |
Windsor Estates | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,352 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,179
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,960
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Ardmore
Average rent
$1,295
Downtown Winston Salem
Average rent
$1,595
Brookwood
Average rent
$1,112
Westend
Average rent
$972
Wheeling Village
Average rent
$1,100
Wachovia Highlands
Average rent
$850
South Fork
Average rent
$1,047
Windsor Estates
Average rent
$1,100
Easton
Average rent
$1,400
Crystal Towers
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
6%
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
29%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Winston Salem, NC is equal to the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,350
10%$1,947
1%$1,299
5%$1,870
1%$1,520
1%$1,419
4%$1,150
14%$1,275
4%$1,515
38%$1,750
1%$1,200
4%$1,295
10%Discover rentals in Winston-Salem, NC
5d+ ago
Old Cherry apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Skyline Village - Columbia Terrace apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Skyline Village - Columbia Terrace apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Skyland apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pinebrook Country Club house for rent in Winston-Salem
1015 Pine Lake Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Winston-Salem
5 beds
5.5 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Winston-Salem
1544 Autumn Park Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Woodberry Forest house for rent in Winston-Salem
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 3
3h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$3,448
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
150 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,351–$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$5,115
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,343
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,343
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
730 Anson St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
2d ago
Verified
2325 Cloverdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,060
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$3,448
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7013 Brandemere Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,343
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
730 Anson St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–3 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,745
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
2d ago
Verified
2325 Cloverdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,060
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2531 La Deara Crest Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
3 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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 $1,355 per month as of September 12, 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 8% since last year.
How does Winston Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Winston Salem is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winston Salem?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Winston Salem are Wachovia Highlands ($850/mo), Westend ($972/mo), and Crystal Towers ($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 $54,000/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).