Average Rent in Winston-Salem, NC

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Current Versus Historical Winston-Salem, NC Rents

Winston-Salem rentals average $1,471 for a studio rental to $1,455 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,508, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $367 (-19.96%) year-over-year from $1,838 to $1,471. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $575 (61.57%) year-over-year from $933 to $1,508. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $504 (45.47%) year-over-year from $1,109 to $1,614. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $86 (-5.09%) year-over-year from $1,686 to $1,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $270 (-15.65%) year-over-year from $1,725 to $1,455. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 38.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,471	$1,838 (-19.96%)	$578 (154.50%)
1 BR	$20.83	$1,508	$933 (61.57%)	$862 (75.01%)
2 BR	$12.38	$1,614	$1,109 (45.47%)	$992 (62.60%)
3 BR	$13.81	$1,600	$1,686 (-5.09%)	$1,495 (7.02%)
4+ BR	$15.14	$1,455	$1,725 (-15.65%)	$1,698 (-14.32%)

Historical Rents in Winston-Salem, NC

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Top Cities Near Winston-Salem

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Top Neighborhoods Near Winston-Salem

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Top Counties Near Winston-Salem

There are a total of 1 counties located by Winston-Salem, NC. One county in the area is Forsyth, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,508. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Forsyth, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,508. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,508, Forsyth, NC is the most expensive county by Winston-Salem, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Winston-Salem, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Winston-Salem, NC is 1.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Winston-Salem, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Forsyth, NC	$1,471	$1,508	$1,250	$1,508

Top Zipcodes Near Winston-Salem

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Frequently Asked Questions - Winston-Salem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Winston-Salem, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,508. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Winston-Salem, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Winston-Salem, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,471. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Winston-Salem.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,533 and an average price per square feet of $20.83. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Winston-Salem.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $12.38. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Winston-Salem.

How have rent prices in Winston-Salem, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Winston-Salem, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.62%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.45%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Winston-Salem, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Winston-Salem, NC is around $1,206/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.