Rent in Winston-Salem, NC
Across Winston-Salem's 24 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,380 a month, with figures from $834–$1,590. The highest typical rent is in 27109 ($1,500) and the lowest in 27107 ($997). Owner-occupied homes in Forsyth County pay about 0.79% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $732–$1,290 | 24 |
| 1 bed | $1,270 | $722–$1,460 | 24 |
| 2 beds | $1,380 | $834–$1,590 | 24 |
| 3 beds | $1,820 | $1,149–$2,090 | 24 |
| 4 beds | $2,210 | $1,260–$2,550 | 24 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Winston-Salem ZIP codes
2 beds- 27101$1,107–$1,370
- 27102$1,332–$1,380
- 27103$1,226–$1,550
- 27104$1,181–$1,590
- 27105$884–$1,220
- 27106$1,129–$1,500
- 27107$834–$1,160
- 27108$1,332–$1,380
- 27109$1,332–$1,500
- 27110$1,260–$1,332
- 27111$1,332–$1,380
- 27113$1,332–$1,380
- 27114$1,332–$1,380
- 27115$1,332–$1,380
- 27116$1,332–$1,380
- 27117$1,332–$1,380
- 27120$1,332–$1,380
- 27127$1,072–$1,400
- 27130$1,332–$1,380
- 27150$1,332–$1,380
- 27152$1,332–$1,380
- 27155$1,332–$1,380
- 27157$1,332–$1,380
- 27199$1,332–$1,380
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Winston-Salem, NC?
- About $1,380 a month: the median of the typical rents in 24 ZIP codes, which range from $834–$1,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Winston-Salem, NC?
- About $1,270 a month: the median of the typical rents in 24 ZIP codes, which range from $722–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Winston-Salem, NC?
- About $1,820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 24 ZIP codes, which range from $1,149–$2,090. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Winston-Salem, NC?
- About $1,120 a month: the median of the typical rents in 24 ZIP codes, which range from $732–$1,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Winston-Salem, NC?
- About $2,210 a month: the median of the typical rents in 24 ZIP codes, which range from $1,260–$2,550. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Winston-Salem ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 27109 has the highest typical rent at $1,500 a month, and 27107 the lowest at $997.
- What is the property tax rate in Winston-Salem, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Forsyth County pay a typical 0.79% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Winston-Salem rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).