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Rents in Winston-Salem are $55 below the Forsyth County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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163 Stratford Ct Ste 255, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Real Property Management of the Triad is a Winston-Salem office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Greensboro and Winston-Salem with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance and evictions.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses, an easy application process, good tenant placement and responsive staff.
111 N Chestnut St Ste 210, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Dave's Property Solutions is a Winston-Salem company managing single-family homes and small multifamily portfolios for independent investors, with tenant screening, move-in coordination, rent collection, maintenance and an owner portal.
In their words: “In fact, we exclusively serve independent investors with 15 or fewer units, allowing us to provide unrivaled care, clarity, and consistency.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe an honest, attentive and communicative manager, praised by both tenants and owners.
Serves the Winston-Salem area · no public office address, so no map pin
Evernest Property Management serves the Winston-Salem area as part of the national Evernest company, managing single-family homes and multifamily properties with leasing, resident screening and brokerage.
In their words: “Evernest can support you in accomplishing your goals with our full-service property management and real estate brokerage services.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful realtors, polite staff and an easy process, though recent reviews are mixed.
1520 Martin St Ste 109, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Quarters Real Estate Services is a Winston-Salem company operating since 2009, managing single-family and multifamily properties and HOAs in the Piedmont Triad, with leasing and real estate sales.
In their words: “We also manage single-family and multi-family properties and HOAs in the area.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, both tenants and owners, describe polite, responsive staff and an easy rental process.
Serves the Winston-Salem area · no public office address, so no map pin
Bridge Pointe Property Management is a property management company serving the Winston-Salem area; its listing gives few further details about the properties or services it handles.
4712 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Wilson Residential Properties is a Winston-Salem company that manages, buys, sells and rents single-family homes, townhomes and furnished rentals in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, with an online portal.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe a friendly, communicative team that helped them find a rental quickly.
4622 Country Club Rd Ste 160, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Capstone Realty Consultants is a Winston-Salem company providing residential, commercial, condominium and HOA management in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Carteret County, along with real estate sales.
In their words: “We offer personalized management services for your unique condominium or homeowners association.”
1100 S Stratford Rd Bldg C Ste 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Piedmont Premier Property Management is a Winston-Salem full-service property management company handling single-family residences, townhomes and apartments for property owners and investors.
Review summary: Many reviewers, including owners, describe an easy-to-work-with, responsive manager, though some report problems with repairs and deposits.
Serves the Winston-Salem area · no public office address, so no map pin
Ogburn Properties is a locally owned firm serving the Winston-Salem area since 2001, managing single-family, multifamily and commercial properties in Clemmons, Kernersville and Forsyth County, with brokerage and renovations.
In their words: “At Ogburn Properties, our locally owned, full-service real estate firm manages hundreds of properties.”
Review summary: Many reviewers describe helpful staff and prompt maintenance, though some report problems with property conditions.
1401 Old Mill Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Signature Real Estate is a Winston-Salem company providing property and HOA management services in the Piedmont Triad and surrounding areas.
Review summary: Many reviewers describe a kind, knowledgeable agent who helped them find a home and move in smoothly.
3325 Healy Dr Ste C, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Atlantic Management Services is a Winston-Salem company renting and managing apartments in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Reidsville and Mocksville, North Carolina.
920 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
T. E. Johnson & Sons is a family-operated Winston-Salem property management company that works with rental property owners and tenants on homes across the Winston-Salem area.
Vista Realty is a Winston-Salem company dating to 1979, leasing and managing apartments and single-family homes, with maintenance, HOA management and real estate sales.
1500 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Baldwin Properties is a Winston-Salem company managing apartments, single-family homes, condos and commercial space, with residential rentals, commercial real estate, development and sales.
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Rents in Winston-Salem are $55 below the Forsyth County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$68 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Winston-Salem's typical asking rent is $55 (3.6%) below the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Winston-Salem is number 3 of 3 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Lewisville, Rural Hall. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $1,478 | +4.8% | 14 |
| Clemmons | $1,785 | +3.2% | 3 |
| Kernersville | $1,706 | +3.0% | 4 |
| High Point | $1,418 | +3.8% | 3 |
| Greensboro | $1,395 | +2.2% | 29 |
| Asheboro | $1,038 | +7.9% | 6 |
| Burlington | $1,310 | +2.7% | 7 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 14 property management companies in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Advance and Clemmons, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Winston-Salem is $1,478 (September 2026); +4.8% over the past year and +29.6% over five years. About 44.4% of homes in Winston-Salem are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 14 property management companies in Winston-Salem, NC: 11 with an office in the city and 3 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Winston-Salem was $1,478 a month in September 2026, +4.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
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