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 $1,525 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $307 (26.37%) year-over-year from $1,164 to $1,471. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $550 (57.36%) year-over-year from $958 to $1,508. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $661 (59.25%) year-over-year from $1,116 to $1,777. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $185 (-10.39%) year-over-year from $1,780 to $1,595. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $249 (-14.67%) year-over-year from $1,699 to $1,450. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 42.27% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,471	$1,164 (26.37%)	$596 (146.74%)
1 BR	$16.20	$1,508	$958 (57.36%)	$872 (73.00%)
2 BR	$14.52	$1,777	$1,116 (59.25%)	$1,030 (72.52%)
3 BR	$17.72	$1,595	$1,780 (-10.39%)	$1,519 (4.99%)
4+ BR	$15.44	$1,450	$1,699 (-14.67%)	$1,842 (-21.27%)

Historical Rents in Winston-Salem, NC

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Top Cities Near Winston-Salem

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Winston-Salem. The average rent in Winston-Salem is currently $1,273 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greensboro, NC, with an average rent of $1,273, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Winston-Salem, NC is Greensboro, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $1,273 per month.

Let's compare Winston-Salem, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Winston-Salem, NC is 47.14% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 38.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Winston-Salem, NC are about 2.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Winston-Salem, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greensboro, NC	$778	$865	$1,098	$1,273

Top Neighborhoods Near Winston-Salem

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Winston-Salem

There are a total of 2 counties located by Winston-Salem, NC. Some of these counties include Guilford, NC and Forsyth, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,369. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Guilford, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,313. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,425, Forsyth, NC is the most expensive county by Winston-Salem, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Winston-Salem, NC is 23.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Winston-Salem, NC is 27.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Winston-Salem, NC is 0.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Guilford, NC	$778	$865	$1,100	$1,313
Forsyth, NC	$1,471	$1,163	$1,050	$1,425

Top Zipcodes Near Winston-Salem

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $1,450. 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $16.20. There are a total of 13 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 $1,076 and an average price per square feet of $14.52. There are a total of 15 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 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.57%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.59%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Winston-Salem, NC is around $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.