Winston Salem, NC Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,537
1-year change
+8.5%
$121/mo
5-year change
+35.4%
$402/mo
10-year change
+87.0%
$715/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Winston Salem

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$790/mo0.0%
2016$816/mo+3.3%+3.3%
2017$849/mo+4.0%+7.5%
2018$892/mo+5.1%+12.9%
2019$933/mo+4.6%+18.1%
2020$989/mo+6.0%+25.2%
2021$1,094/mo+10.6%+38.5%
2022$1,266/mo+15.7%+60.3%
2023$1,342/mo+6.0%+69.9%
2024$1,382/mo+3.0%+74.9%
2025$1,402/mo+1.4%+77.5%
2026$1,508/mo+7.6%+90.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Winston Salem changed since 2015?

Median rent in Winston Salem, NC was $793 in 2015-01 and is $1,537 as of 2026-06 — a change of $744 per month over 11 years.

How much has Winston Salem rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Winston Salem, NC has changed +35.4% ($402 per month). The current median is $1,537.

What has rent in Winston Salem done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Winston Salem, NC has changed +87.0% ($715 per month). It is now $1,537.

Is rent in Winston Salem going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Winston Salem, NC has increased +8.5% ($121/mo). Current median: $1,537.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.