What's a good cap rate in Winston-Salem?

In Winston-Salem, cap rates typically run around 6.5% (North Carolina state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Winston-Salem deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Winston-Salem?

A typical rental in Winston-Salem runs about $1,232–$1,607/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in North Carolina?

North Carolina's effective property tax rate is about 0.82% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Winston-Salem deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem rental property analysis

Winston-Salem pairs a healthcare-and-university anchor (Wake Forest) with low prices — a steady, yield-leaning Triad market.

Winston-Salem market snapshot

Balanced market

Mid-range cap rates — cash flow and appreciation are both realistically on the table.

Typical cap rate

6.5%

North Carolina state median

Typical rent

$1,232–$1,607/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$210,000–$300,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.82%

North Carolina effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Winston-Salem a good place to buy rentals?

Affordable entry and stable institutional employment support dependable cash flow. Appreciation is modest but reliable.

See the full North Carolinainvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Winston-Salem

West Winston

Stable, desirable, steady demand.

Ardmore

Walkable, strong rental demand.

East Winston

Value-add, higher cash flow.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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