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Upscale, tree-lined streets, large older homes, quiet, families and established professionals. Expensive for Winston ($1,400-1,700 rent), safe, excellent schools.
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
West End, Winston-Salem
Upscale, tree-lined streets, large older homes, quiet, families and established professionals. Expensive for Winston ($1,400-1,700 rent), safe, excellent schools.
Winston-Salem Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,100/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,450/mo
Median home price
$385K
Avg utilities
$125/mo
City-wide medians. West End rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Winston-Salem breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Winston-Salem
Compare West End with other popular areas.
Old Salem
Historic, walkable, brick colonial homes, artsy, cafes and galleries, young professionals and creatives. Charming, safe, $1,200-1,500 for 1BR rent.
Reynolda Village
Charming, shops and restaurants, walkable, slightly touristy, young and established residents mix. Safe, $1,300-1,600 for 1BR, community feel.
Downtown
Revitalization ongoing, arts district, bars and restaurants, young professionals moving in. More affordable ($1,000-1,300), some blocks still sketchy but improving.
Buena Vista
Tree-covered streets, diverse, family-friendly, close to downtown but quieter. $1,100-1,400 for 1BR, walkable to some shops/cafes, feels like a real neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West End a good neighborhood in Winston-Salem?
Upscale, tree-lined streets, large older homes, quiet, families and established professionals. Expensive for Winston ($1,400-1,700 rent), safe, excellent schools.
What is the rent in West End, Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem citywide median 1BR rent is $1,100/mo. West End pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Winston-Salem often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is West End in Winston-Salem known for?
Upscale, tree-lined streets, large older homes, quiet, families and established professionals. Expensive for Winston ($1,400-1,700 rent), safe, excellent schools.
How does West End compare to other Winston-Salem neighborhoods?
West End is one of 5 notable neighborhoods in Winston-Salem. Other options include Old Salem, Reynolda Village, Downtown.
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