Rent to own Homes in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem may be the fifth largest city in North Carolina, but as locals will tell you, it still has something of a small town atmosphere. It continues to cherish its historic landmarks, such as Old Salem, an authentic 18th century Moravian village similar to Colonial Williamsburg, yet it also represents the best of the bustling, modern South. Home to Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem is also the town where Wachovia Bank and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts got their start. Recently, however, this ultra-modern city has become a center for high-tech and bio-tech companies, as well as the medical research industry. If you're looking for somewhere to rent or own, Winston-Salem may be just the right place for you.

Winston-Salem, NC is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $47,269 and a median rent of $827, the Winston-Salem, NC rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Winston-Salem, NC. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Winston-Salem, NC rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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6670 SHALLOWFORD RD
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Lewisville, NC 27023
3
1
1488 ft2
1939
418 CHAPEL DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Lexington, NC 27295
4
2
2048 ft2
1962
410 CANDLEWICK DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Salisbury, NC 28147
3
2
1910 ft2
2001
524 Jakes Ridge Ln
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Mooresville, NC 28115
2
2
1151 ft2
2000
2314 BETHABARA RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Quail Point
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27106
3
2
1632 ft2
1979
5124 HUNTCLIFF TRL
Rent to Own Eligible
Huntcliff
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27104
4
3
3229 ft2
1979
3330 BURKE MILL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27103
3
1
1158 ft2
1930
3965 VALLEY CT #D
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27106
2
2
1320 ft2
1977
1 of 48 4350 WARNER RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Pfafftown, NC 27040
3
1
2100 ft2
1972
5107 SPIRAL WOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Clemmons, NC 27012
3
3
2072 ft2
2005
New
4215 FIELD CROSSING DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27107
4
3
2740 ft2
2009
New
3740 KONNOAK DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Union Ridge
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
2
1
1635 ft2
1939
136 QUEENSBURY RD
Rent to Own Eligible
South Fork
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27104
3
2
1721 ft2
1960
3146 BURKESHORE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buena Vista
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27106
3
3
2805 ft2
1960
113 MAPLE HILL CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Ridgemere
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27106
3
2
1604 ft2
1984
1 of 172 4293 LOCHURST DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Pfafftown, NC 27040
4
2
2382 ft2
2012
4005 PRIMROSE PATH
Rent to Own Eligible
Briar Glen
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
3
2
1422 ft2
1991
New
1670 FAIRVIEW BLVD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
3
1
1320 ft2
1955
New
1 of 29 411 S Marshall St
Rent to Own Eligible
South Marshall
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27101
2
2
2056 ft2
2005
4233 SYLVIA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
South Fork
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27104
3
2
1828 ft2
1955
New
1630 TADMORE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
3
2
2116 ft2
2000
New
341 INLET PLACE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
South View
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
3
3
2146 ft2
2018
3559 OLD GRIST CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27103
2
2
1851 ft2
2015
1816 SALEM BLUFF DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27127
2
2
1396 ft2
2001
1 of 63 2900 HONDO DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Atwood Acres
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27103
3
1
1080 ft2
1972
1 of 19 2235 Sunderland Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27103
2
2
1000 ft2
1973
New
1521 SENECA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Ardmore
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27103
3
2
1822 ft2
1912
New
3433 ROYAL HIGHLAND DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Wintergreen
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27107
3
2
1260 ft2
2003
431 FLYNTVALLEY DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Peace Haven
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27104
6
3
2923 ft2
1967
New
1821 SALEM BLUFF DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27127
3
2
1753 ft2
2000
New
3465 TINLEY PARK DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27107
3
2
1233 ft2
2006
1 of 101 1258 PARTRIDGE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Merrimont Hills
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27106
5
4
3600 ft2
1967
New
2804 SHADOWBROOK LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Mountain Brook
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27103
3
4
1600 ft2
1986
1 of 84 5400 SPRINGHOUSE FARM RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27107
3
2
1660 ft2
2000
1 of 34 203 W BANK ST
Rent to Own Eligible
South Marshall
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27101
2
2
1322 ft2
1991
2970 SAINT MARKS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Winston Salem, NC 27103
2
3
1815 ft2
1970
443 W 25TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Cherry View
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27105
2
1
2538 ft2
1953
4870 ROBINHOOD RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Town And Country Estates
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27106
1
2
779 ft2
1962
703 WEST ST
Rent to Own Eligible
West Salem
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27101
4
2
2197 ft2
1915
1 of 2 325 BRAEBURN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
3
2
1430 ft2
2000
1 of 20 1411 BRIDGTON RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Wilshire Estates
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27127
4
3
1222 ft2
1968
New
2506 GREENWAY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Greenway
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27105
3
2
2040 ft2
1953
1 of 25 6127 WINVIEW HEIGHTS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Clemmons, NC 27012
3
2
2350 ft2
1976
436 LYNHAVEN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winston Salem, NC 27104
3
2
1119 ft2
1954
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Winston-Salem, NC is seeing rapid growth and Winston-Salem, NC's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -30% below the 2024 national average. Winston-Salem, NC is part of Forsyth county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Forsyth is 0.95% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Housing Statistics The median sale price of a home in Winston-Salem is $145,600, which marks a 7.4% increase over prices from last year. These housing statistics include rent to own homes, as well as houses and condominiums for sale or for rent:

Winston-Salem School System As the fourth-largest school system in the state, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System (WS/FCS) has 79 schools under its jurisdiction, including 42 elementary schools, 13 middle schools and 14 high schools. More than 53,400 students attend these schools each year. The school year typically begins around August 27 and ends around June 10.

Winston-Salem Arts and Culture Winston-Salem prides itself on a thriving arts and culture scene. According to the Winston-Salem/Forsythe County Arts Council, more than 100 cultural events take place every month in the city. The Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra offers a full season of classical concerts featuring internationally-acclaimed artists. It also offers a series of pops concerts, as well as a roster of special concerts just for kids. The Winston Salem Festival Ballet offers an always-eclectic season of ballet and dance performances, ranging from classics such as "Sleeping Beauty" to modern dance/theater performances such as "Dracula." There's also a year-round school for everything from ballet and jazz to contemporary, hip hop and tap dancing. Winston Salem offers a Summer Music Series that includes performances from popular local and regional musicians. You'll hear everything from Latin and rockabilly to blues and honky-tonk, as well as Motown and beach sounds and rock tributes galore. As part of the Winston Salem Downtown Arts District Association, this popular downtown gallery is run by local artists who display their own works to the public. In addition to its regular daily exhibiting hours, it also hosts gallery opening and artist receptions throughout the year.

Local Shopping One of the most popular shopping destinations in Winston-Salem is the Thruway Center, which boasts more than 45 merchants. It also has a wide selection of restaurants and fast food stands. Another popular shopping center is Hanes Mall, which features approximately 199 retailers, restaurants and fast food vendors. It offers many big name favorites, all in a huge, attractive enclosed area that also includes a big playroom for the kids.

Winston-Salem Neighborhoods In a city this unique, you might need help finding the right spot to live. Here are some Winston-Salem neighborhoods you should know about: