Apartments for rent in Winston-Salem, NC

Getting to Know Winston-Salem, NC
A city that grew up around the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco company, Winston-Salem offers more today than ever before. This charming town impresses with historical sites complete with cobblestone streets from yesteryear, museums, unique art galleries and inviting shops. New residents love the Arts District, wineries in the Yadkin Valley and ample outdoor adventures.

Did You Know?
Winston-Salem is home to one of the world's longest continuously running airshows. The Winston-Salem Air Show celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2011.

Winston-Salem Apartments and Neighborhoods
One of the best things about Winston-Salem is its vast array of diverse neighborhoods with historic flair. If you prefer an urban style of living, then the charming and lively downtown district is for you. If suburban surroundings fit you best, look into the neighborhoods of Ardmore or the Wake Forest University area. Here are our picks for the best places to live in Winston-Salem:

• Downtown: Winston-Salem's downtown area has grown from its industrial roots to become a hotbed of great nightlife. Look for apartments in old tobacco warehouses that have been turned into lofts.
• Holly Avenue: Popular with young professionals and families who want affordable homes close to the action, Holly Avenue is an up-and-coming portion of the city near BB&T Ballpark.
• Ardmore: One of the area's most beautiful historic districts, Ardmore is also home to Miller Park and medical facilities such as Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Forsyth Hospital.
• Wake Forest University Area: Just outside of Winston-Salem, the area surrounding the University of Wake Forest draws students and families interested in good schools, a suburban lifestyle and a low cost of living.

Pet-friendly Parks in Winston-Salem

Outdoor recreational areas are plentiful in Winston-Salem, and Happy Hounds Dog Park is one of the city's top spots for furry friends. After a fun day at this pet-friendly park, take your pup to Wag Boutique for a special treat.

Best of Winston-Salem
Want to experience the very best of Winston-Salem? Check out our picks for the city's top things to do:

• Best Food Festival: If you want to experience a taste of Winston-Salem, try Dishcrawl, Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours and Tour De Food festivals. These events make for a fun Saturday afternoon by combining the city's history with generous portions of locally produced foods provided by beloved restaurants in both the Arts District and the Downtown Historic West End.
• Best Vineyard: For the area's best vineyard experience, visit Childress Vineyards, named after NASCAR team owner, Richard Childress. As the biggest winery in Yadkin Valley, Childress offers 12 varieties of European wines cultivated on more than 77 acres of land.
• Best BBQ: With brisket and chopped pork joints all over the city, the only surefire way to pick a favorite is to taste the competition. Try our top three: Little Richard's Bar-B-Que, Honky Tonk Smokehouse and J.S. Pulliam Barbeque.
• Best Community Theater: The best community theater is The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, which is the biggest and oldest continuously running community theater in the country. Previously known as Twin City Stage, this theater company produces educational and community-based plays.

Free Things To Do

If you're looking for free things to do in Winston-Salem, head to Bailey Park, located in the Innovation Quarter. The park boasts a beautiful green space and hosts a variety of free events throughout the year, including the Bailey Blues and Bluegrass festival. Or, head to downtown's Old Salem, a restored Moravian community and home to Salem College and Salem Academy, one of the oldest girls' schools in the U.S.

Top Five Winston-Salem Adventures
Discover a different side of Winston-Salem with these outstanding adventures:

• Feel like a pilot at the annual Winston-Salem Air Show: This venerable tradition happens in September each year. The original air show featured a wood and canvas biplane with hair-raising exhibitions. More than 100 years later, the air show today features much more daring aerial feats by both civilian and military planes.
• Relive your glory days at the Dixie Classic Fair: This annual event features a renowned market, competitions, an entertainment building, exhibits, rides, games and tasty fair food.
• Be a kid again at the Spooktacular Fall Festival: Every October, residents gather for frightfully fun activities and entertainment at six recreation centers for the Spooktacular Fall Festival.
• Appreciate the arts at the River Run International Film Festival: This April event is one of the top-rated film festivals in the southeastern United States.
• Become a connoisseur at two wine festivals: Winston-Salem boasts two yearly wine festivals, the North Carolina Wine Festival on Memorial Day weekend and the Salute! North Carolina Wine Celebration in June

Family-friendly Activities

For a fun, educational and family-friendly activity, take the kids to Kaleideum Downtown, a museum that combines SciWorks and the former Children's Museum of Winston-Salem. Kids can enjoy dozens of hands-on exhibits and even explore an enchanted forest.

Winston-Salem Public School Information

Winston-Salem is known for its strong public education system, with notable schools including Whitaker Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary, The Downtown School and Mount Tabor High School.

Getaways from Winston-Salem

Situated just over 200 miles from the Atlantic coast, Winston-Salem is an easy drive from sunny vacations at Wrightsville and Carolina beaches in North Carolina and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. About an hour to the southwest, Charlotte also provides great options for dining, shopping and seeing a show.