Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Winston Salem
$1,585/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Winston Salem is $1,585 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Winston Salem
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% 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 $1,547, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Winston Salem run $1,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,966.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  9% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,120 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,805 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ardmore | $1,272 | |
Crystal Towers | $995 | |
East Winston | $1,072 | |
South Marshall | $1,625 | |
West Highlands | $1,060 | |
Westend | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,547 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 2% | 21% | |
Houses | $1,450 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,120
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,805
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Ardmore
Average rent
$1,272
Crystal Towers
Average rent
$995
East Winston
Average rent
$1,072
South Marshall
Average rent
$1,625
Westend
Average rent
$995
West Highlands
Average rent
$1,060
Apartments
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
8%
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 25% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, Winston Salem, NC.
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4d ago
516 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$650–$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem house for rent in Winston-Salem
301 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
300 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Winston-Salem house for rent in Winston-Salem
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$5,123
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,368–$3,328
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
Condo for rent
Available Nov 5
9h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$5,123
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,368–$3,328
Apartment for rent
1d ago
511 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,035–$1,635
Apartment for rent
3d ago
133 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$5,123
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
501 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,368–$3,328
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
648 Holly Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$875–$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
511 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,035–$1,635
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$4,746
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
511 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,035–$1,635
Apartment for rent
3d ago
133 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Winston-Salem apartment for rent in Winston-Salem
50 W 4th St #117, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,545
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
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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 $1,585 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Winston Salem?
Average rent prices in Downtown Winston Salem have increased by 1% 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 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 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 $63,000/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).