Winston Salem, NC Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,478
1-year change
+5.0%
$70/mo
5-year change
+30.3%
$344/mo
10-year change
+84.5%
$677/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Winston Salem

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$767/mo—0.0%
2016$792/mo+3.3%+3.3%
2017$823/mo+3.9%+7.3%
2018$865/mo+5.1%+12.8%
2019$902/mo+4.3%+17.6%
2020$954/mo+5.8%+24.4%
2021$1,060/mo+11.1%+38.2%
2022$1,223/mo+15.4%+59.5%
2023$1,295/mo+5.9%+68.8%
2024$1,331/mo+2.8%+73.5%
2025$1,389/mo+4.4%+81.1%
2026$1,443/mo+3.9%+88.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Winston Salem changed since 2015?

Median rent in Winston Salem, NC was $770 in 2015-01 and is $1,478 as of 2026-09 — a change of $708 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 +30.3% ($344 per month). The current median is $1,478.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Winston Salem, NC has changed +84.5% ($677 per month). It is now $1,478.

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

Year over year, median rent in Winston Salem, NC has increased +5.0% ($70/mo). Current median: $1,478.

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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.