Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Winston Salem
$1,597/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Winston Salem is $1,597 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $327 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Winston Salem
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $1,507, whereas a house costs $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Winston Salem run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,004.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | 9% |  28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,372 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,865 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 15% | - | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore | $1,297 | |
Crystal Towers | $1,200 | |
East Winston | $1,495 | |
South Marshall | $1,450 | |
West Highlands | $1,097 | |
Westend | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,507 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,397 | 59% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,865
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Ardmore
Average rent
$1,297
Crystal Towers
Average rent
$1,200
East Winston
Average rent
$1,495
South Marshall
Average rent
$1,450
Westend
Average rent
$995
West Highlands
Average rent
$1,097
Apartments
Average rent
$1,507
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
59%
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
17%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC is 23% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, Winston Salem, NC.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Winston-Salem house for rent in Winston-Salem
301 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$850
$800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
300 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem house for rent in Winston-Salem
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$5,222
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$3,019
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
101 E 6th St #402, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
4h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$3,019
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$5,222
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
511 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,035–$1,635
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
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$3,019
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$5,222
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
305 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
648 Holly Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$920–$1,040
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,540–$3,322
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Winston-Salem house for rent in Winston-Salem
301 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$850
$800
Price drop
House 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
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem condo for rent in Winston-Salem
50 W 4th St #301, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Condo for rent
Available Oct 9
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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 $1,597 per month as of August 8, 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 3% since last year.
How does Downtown Winston Salem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Winston Salem is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 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 $64,000/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).