Winston-Salem, NC rental market

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Last updated June 28, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,299.

Average rent

$1,299

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$181

Available rentals

874

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $499 to $115,533.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5009
$60025
$700132
$800131
$90060
$1,00061
$1,10059
$1,20060
$1,30061
$1,40048
$1,50031
$1,60047
$1,70044
$1,80053
$1,90048
$2,00037
$2,10026
$2,20031
$2,30021
$2,40015
$2,5008
$2,6004
$2,7003
$2,8002
$2,9008
$3,0002
$3,1004
$3,2002
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,7002
$3,8004
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,2001
$4,3001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,9002
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $181 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,430$1,250
Feb$1,395$1,300
Mar$1,395$1,351
Apr$1,500$1,300
May$1,500$1,250
Jun$1,500$1,295
Jul$1,465No data
Aug$1,386No data
Sep$1,400No data
Oct$1,250No data
Nov$1,145No data
Dec$1,020No data

Market temperature

The Winston-Salem, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Winston-Salem, NC is 36% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,299.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Winston-Salem, NC is $975 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC is $962 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,058 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,795 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem, NC is $2,574 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Winston-Salem, NC?

Houses in Winston-Salem, NC rent between $499 - $115,533 with an average rent of $1,299.

8. How has the rent in Winston-Salem, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Winston-Salem, NC decreased by $181

9. How much has the rent in Winston-Salem, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Winston-Salem, NC did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in Winston-Salem, NC?

There are currently 874 rentals available in Winston-Salem, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Winston-Salem, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,299 — 35.72% lower the national average of $2,021.

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