Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Winston Salem
$1,532/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Winston Salem is $1,532 per month as of November 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $367 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Winston Salem
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Winston Salem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent prices in Downtown Winston Salem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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
Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Rent prices in Downtown Winston Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Winston Salem is $1,498, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Winston Salem run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,690.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,236 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 2% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,805 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | 60% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore | $1,285 | |
Crystal Towers | $1,147 | |
East Winston | $1,095 | |
South Marshall | $1,195 | |
West Highlands | $985 | |
Westend | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,498 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,795 | 3% | 39% | |
Houses | $1,450 | 67% | 68% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,236
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,805
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
60%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Ardmore
Average rent
$1,285
Crystal Towers
Average rent
$1,147
East Winston
Average rent
$1,095
South Marshall
Average rent
$1,195
Westend
Average rent
$995
West Highlands
Average rent
$985
Apartments
Average rent
$1,498
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
39%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
67%
Last year
68%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Winston-Salem, 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 Downtown Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Winston Salem and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Winston Salem
19%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC is 19% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, Winston Salem, NC.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
5d+ ago
300 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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
511 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$1,635
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
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
706 N Chestnut St #A, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
3 beds
2 baths
$1,525
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
Available Sep 1
7h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,241–$4,168
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
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,347–$3,289
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
5d+ ago
406 E 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,565
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
Downtown Winston-Salem condo for rent in Winston-Salem
50 W 4th St #22, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,355
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 5
7h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,241–$4,168
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
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,347–$3,289
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
1d ago
209 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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
5d+ ago
406 E 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,565
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
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,241–$4,168
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
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,347–$3,289
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
1d ago
209 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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
5d+ ago
648 Holly Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$995
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
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,241–$4,168
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
648 Holly Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$995
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
511 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$1,635
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
308 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Winston Salem rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Winston Salem?
The average rent in Downtown Winston Salem is $1,532 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Winston Salem?
Average rent prices in Downtown Winston Salem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Downtown Winston Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Winston Salem is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $367 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Winston Salem?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Winston Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/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).