Winston-Salem, NC rental market
Last updated August 23, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,474.
$1,474
-$1
-$21
850
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $5,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 22 |
| $600 | 52 |
| $700 | 97 |
| $800 | 127 |
| $900 | 57 |
| $1,000 | 23 |
| $1,100 | 38 |
| $1,200 | 45 |
| $1,300 | 46 |
| $1,400 | 47 |
| $1,500 | 53 |
| $1,600 | 73 |
| $1,700 | 57 |
| $1,800 | 58 |
| $1,900 | 53 |
| $2,000 | 38 |
| $2,100 | 31 |
| $2,200 | 26 |
| $2,300 | 19 |
| $2,400 | 9 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $21 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| Feb | $1,300 | $1,395 |
| Mar | $1,330 | $1,395 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| May | $1,495 | $1,500 |
| Jun | $1,495 | $1,500 |
| Jul | $1,475 | $1,465 |
| Aug | $1,490 | $1,386 |
| Sep | $1,500 | No data |
| Oct | $1,495 | No data |
| Nov | $1,495 | No data |
| Dec | $1,495 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Winston-Salem, NC is 30% lower than the national average.
$1,474
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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 $1,474.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Winston-Salem, NC?
Houses in Winston-Salem, NC rent between $500 - $5,900 with an average rent of $1,474.
3. 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 $21
4. 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 decreased by $1
5. How many available rentals are there in Winston-Salem, NC?
There are currently 850 rentals available in Winston-Salem, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Winston-Salem, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $1,474 — 29.81% lower the national average of $2,100.