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Clemmons, NC

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A cozy, historic village just 10 miles from Winston-Salem.

Family-Friendly Green Space Riverfront Universities Fast-Growing Community

The charming village of Clemmons was founded in 1802 and still retains much of its old-south charm. Situated about 10 miles southwest of Winston-Salem, Clemmons is part of the Piedmont Triad. But while it is part of this busy area, Clemmons provides a peaceful setting of rolling hills and mature trees, tucked along the Yadkin River and bordering the popular Tanglewood Park. After selecting your Clemmons apartment, you'll be able to enjoy the Tanglewood Festival of Lights, a drive-through holiday light show that's considered one of the top events in the country.

With I-40 passing through Clemmons, reaching downtown Winston-Salem, home to Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University, is fast and easy. Because of this, Clemmons is rapidly growing and is currently home to more than 19,800 residents. While it is a cozy village, Clemmons is filled with top-rated restaurants, shops, and other businesses, especially along Clemmons Road.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clemmons, NC is $1,175 for one bedroom, $1,365 for two bedrooms, and $1,553 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clemmons has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,175/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$1,932/month
1,729 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clemmons Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

789 Students

10
out of 10

Frank Morgan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

704 Students

7
out of 10

Southwest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

7
out of 10

West Forsyth High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,348 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tanglewood Park Arboretum & Rose Garden
  • Reynolda Gardens
  • Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
  • Old Salem Museums & Gardens

Airports

  • Piedmont Triad International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.