In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Coffee bar, Microwave, and Furnished
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Recently renovated, Pool + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction + more
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Pool + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets + more
W/D hookup, Nest technology, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, 24hr gym, Pool + more
Searching for an apartment for rent in Winston-Salem, NC? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 335 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Winston-Salem. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Winston-Salem, NC. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,105, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 1.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Winston-Salem rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Winston-Salem rose by 0.2% over the course of December, and has now decreased by a total of 1.7% over the past 12 months. Winston-Salem’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to both the state (-1.9%) and national averages (-1.3%).
Twelve months into the year, rents in Winston-Salem have fallen 0.2%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2024 rents had increased 3.7%.
Winston-Salem rents went up 0.2% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #7. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Chesapeake, VA (0.2%) and Anaheim, CA (0.1%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $903 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,071 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,105. That ranks #90 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,191 for a 1-bedroom, $1,342 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,356 overall. The median rent in Winston-Salem is 18.5% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Lincoln, NE ($1,112) and Baton Rouge, LA ($1,090).
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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Apartment List has released Winston Salem’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Winston Salem renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above average scores."
Key findings in Winston Salem include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Small-town Southern charm and big city industry: Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the double city that packs a punch. Founded in the 1850s and 1750s respectively, Winston and Salem were officially joined in 1913 and keep their colonial heritage to this day. The town may be most well known for its industrial contributions, being home to such well-known companies as Reynolds American (Camel cigarettes), Wachovia Bank & Trust, Hanes clothing company, and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. In addition to its manufacturing fame, Winston-Salem is a well-aged and highly artistic berg with a diverse, population. While there are many stand-alone houses and town homes, apartments are still very easy to find in the city, so let’s give you the scoop on renting in Winston-Salem!
Pricing and Quality Some housing types here are more prominent than others
View Winston-Salem City GuideSmall-town Southern charm and big city industry: Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the double city that packs a punch. Founded in the 1850s and 1750s respectively, Winston and Salem were officially joined in 1913 and keep their colonial heritage to this day. The town may be most well known for its industrial contributions, being home to such well-known companies as Reynolds American (Camel cigarettes), Wachovia Bank & Trust, Hanes clothing company, and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. In addition to its manufacturing fame, Winston-Salem is a well-aged and highly artistic berg with a diverse, population. While there are many stand-alone houses and town homes, apartments are still very easy to find in the city, so let’s give you the scoop on renting in Winston-Salem!
Pricing and Quality Some housing types here are more prominent than others
The representation of ethnic minorities in Winston-Salem is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Winston-Salem are White (44.7%), Black Or African American (29.5%), Hispanic Or Latino (18.5%), Two Or More (3.8%), Asian (2.6%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Winston-Salem is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Winston-Salem are White (44.7%), Black Or African American (29.5%), Hispanic Or Latino (18.5%), Two Or More (3.8%), Asian (2.6%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Winston-Salem from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
