Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC

Median rent

Median rent in East Winston

$1,095/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Winston is $1,095 per month as of November 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Winston

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Winston rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC

Average rent prices in East Winston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC

Rent prices in East Winston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Winston is $1,010, whereas a house costs $1,372. 1-bedroom apartments in East Winston run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,690.

Listings

Studio

$1,254

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,227

No Change

44%

2 bedroom

$1,620

3%

116%

3 bedroom

$1,562

4%

30%

4 bedroom

$1,350

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,254

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,227

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

116%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Crystal Towers

Average rent

$1,147

Downtown Winston Salem

Average rent

$1,532

South Marshall

Average rent

$1,195

Westend

Average rent

$995

West End South

Average rent

$955

West Salem

Average rent

$1,010

Apartments

Average rent

$1,010

Last year

17%

Condos

Average rent

$1,537

Houses

Average rent

$1,372

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Winston, 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 East Winston, Winston Salem, NC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Winston and Crystal Towers by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Winston

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,147
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Winston, Winston Salem, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Crystal Towers, Winston Salem, NC.

Discover rentals in East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC

1340 Gray Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
915 E 2nd St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

915 E 2nd St.

915 E 2nd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

2 beds

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.
1425 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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.
1148 E 5th St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.
1425 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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.
1050 File St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston house for rent in Winston-Salem

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

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.
1340 Gray Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
1050 File St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston house for rent in Winston-Salem

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

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.
1148 E 5th St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.
1425 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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.
1340 Gray Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
1425 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Winston apartment for rent in Winston-Salem

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the East Winston rental market.

How much is rent in East Winston?

The average rent in East Winston is $1,095 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Winston?

Average rent prices in East Winston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does East Winston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Winston is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Winston?

To comfortably afford rent in East Winston, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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).