| STUDIO | $1,537+ |
| 1 BED | $1,638+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,115+ |
| STUDIO | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,449+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,798+ |
| 1 BED | $1,399+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,925 |
| 3 BEDS | $2,745 |
| 1 BED | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,247 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,332 |
| 3 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,275 |
| 2 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| 3 BEDS | Ask for Pricing |
| 1 BED | $1,471+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,784+ |
| 1 BED | $1,570 |
| 2 BEDS | $2,122+ |
| 3 BEDS | $2,780 |
Rental prices in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC have increased by 0.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,796 to $1,798.
Check out the average rent in Winston - Salem.
The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC is $1,798.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC is around $1,798.
A share of 25% of apartments in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 3% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 47% of Downtown Winston - Salem's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 24% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 1% of apartment rentals in Winston - Salem are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC are: Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter, Link Apartments® 4th Street, Gallery Lofts, Plant 64 Apartment Homes and 101 North Chestnut Street #9.
The average rent in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC is $1,310.
The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC is between $1,379 and $2,434.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC is between $1,399 and $2,164.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC is between $1,754 and $3,129.
In Downtown Winston - Salem, 66% of the residents are renting compared to 34% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 37% of Downtown Winston - Salem's rentals, 43% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.
Otherwise known as the "Business District" or "Skyline District," downtown Winston Salem is bordered by Northwest Boulevard to the north, Highway 52 to the east, Highway 421 to the south and North Broadstreet to the west. Whether you're here for fine dining; shopping; the art scene on Trade and 6th streets; or minor league baseball at Truist Stadium, downtown has a pleasantly quirky and creative atmosphere that primarily attracts family renters and young professionals.
Renters in downtown Winston Salem fall within the Winston Salem County and Forsyth County School District limits of Brunson Elementary School, Cook Elementary School, Wiley Magnet Middle School and RJ Reynolds High School. Additionally, downtown Winston rentals are two miles northeast of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The apartments and houses for rent in downtown Winston Salem tastefully blend modern-contemporary designs with historic brick architecture, and these rentals are within walking distance of the Kaleideum Museum, as well as live shows at the Millenium Center and Stevens Center. More precisely, downtown rentals range from historic, multifamily houses to converted low- and high-rise apartment lofts that were once factory plants, municipal courthouses and other commercial buildings. Most apartments for rent in downtown Winston Salem are studio, one- or two-bedroom. In particular, the R.J. Reynolds Building has luxury apartments for rent in a historic location with a bowling alley, basketball court, fitness center and other amenities. Meanwhile, multifamily houses for rent in downtown Winston Salem are typically one-bedroom and have brick exteriors with open floor plans. Likewise, the townhouses for rent in Winston Salem have traditional brick architecture and range from one to three bedrooms.
In total, Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC has 1,647 residents, 859 women and 788 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Winston - Salem’s population is 34.
Renting in downtown Winston Salem is full of arts, parks and facilities to benefit the community. For instance, the Martin L. King Jr. Community Center provides renters with a computer lab, gym, kitchen facilities and meeting rooms for after-school programs. What's more, Winston Square Park has an amphitheater; Merschel Park has beautiful sculptures; and ARTivity on the Green is a half-acre park with live music, arts events, and interactive exhibits for children and adults. Plus, downtown rentals are within two miles of the Forsyth County Central Library, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center Library and Peter Memorial Library. And, for food shopping, renters have various independent grocers, as well as Food Lion on the east side of the neighborhood.
There is a total of 760 households in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC. Of these, 151 have children and 609 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 314 family households and 446 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Winston - Salem is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Winston - Salem equals $43,096, and the monthly housing costs equal $914.
Downtown Winston Salem is well-connected, and owning a car is not necessary when renting downtown. Here, public transportation is provided to renters by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) and the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART). Specifically, the Clark Campbell Transportation Center at 100 W. Fifth St. is where renters wait for the bus. Bus Route 80, operated by WSTA, runs north-south and takes renters to Hanes Mall, stopping at Forsyth Medical Center. Or, Bus Route 1, operated by PART, takes renters west on Fifth Street and then I-40 to Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, passing through Kernersville. Finally, the nearest airport when renting in downtown Winston Salem is Smither Reynolds Airport (three miles north), and the nearest major airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport (23 miles west).
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Downtown Winston - Salem, Winston - Salem, NC have no high school education, 36% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 18% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.
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