← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Winston-Salem, NC, over the past three years
Rent in Winston-Salem, NC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,507
1-year change
+3.7%
3-year change
+11.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.6%
Rents in Winston-Salem rose +3.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Winston-Salem, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,507 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,499 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,483 |
| May 2026 | $1,488 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,482 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,468 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,455 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,439 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,435 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,434 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,445 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,451 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,454 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,455 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,449 |
| May 2025 | $1,440 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,426 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,412 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,403 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,394 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,404 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,408 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,407 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,400 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,396 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,391 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,382 |
| May 2024 | $1,371 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,365 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,360 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,351 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,341 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,333 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,334 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,339 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,350 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,348 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,600 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,250 |
City typical rent × NC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 27101 | $1,591 | +4.7% |
| 27103 | $1,691 | +3.5% |
| 27104 | $1,340 | +2.5% |
| 27105 | $1,202 | +4.9% |
| 27106 | $1,281 | +3.9% |
| 27107 | $1,582 | +4.2% |
| 27127 | $1,754 | +3.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Winston-Salem
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Winston-Salem, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +2.5% to +4.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.