
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, OR from $400 (141 Rentals)
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The Court at Hawthorne

Royal Oaks Apartments

1731 Wildwood Pl NE

Madison Court Apartments

1434 Ferry St SE, Unit 7

Mallard Landing

3441 3rd Ave

Springwood Terrace Apartments

1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments
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1250-1256-1256 Marilyn St SE

Liberty Street Apartments

Sunnyside Village Apartments

2217-2221 Lee St SE

2469 Lee St SE

233 Kearney St S

841 Liberty St NE

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Royvonne Hills Apartments

The Lee Apartments

160-190-190 King St S
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2475 Lee St SE

3426-3442-3442 Hadley St NE

3106 Bluff Ave SE

675 25th St SE

2687 12th Pl SE

2804 Claxter Rd NE

3434 Liberty Rd S

300 NW Santiam Blvd

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Peace Street

Nola Place
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Oak Manor Apartments

3822-3828 Bayonne Dr SE

Woodland Park Apartments

1351 McCoy Ave NE

681 25th St SE

2042 Myrtle Ave NE

3973 Partridge Ln NE

2035 Hwy Ave NE

3446-3462-3462 Hadley St NE

Cascade View Apartments
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#257 ROSE PARK

Twin Oaks Apartments

Oakbrook Inn

Beverly Towhomes

Greenwood Park Apartments

1537 Commercial St SE

Columbia Village Apartments

Willamette Estates

Robins Lane

Providence Place Senior Apartments
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Marion County, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Studio Apartments | $1,378 | $500 | $1,649 |
| Marion County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $895 | $2,095 |
| Marion County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $996 | $3,750 |
| Marion County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,595 | $4,040 |
| Marion County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,800 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Marion County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion County, OR is a Studio unit found at The Metropolitan Building in the West Salem neighborhood priced from $500. Oakhill Apartments in the Sunnyslope neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $786. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Building | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 76101 | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Oakhill Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $786 |
| 192-Western Village Apartments | 1x1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Court at Hawthorne | Upstairs 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 338-Fir Knoll Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Madison Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Springwood Terrace Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 046-Lancaster Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| Royal Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, OR
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $1.38 price per square foot Washer/Dryer Hookup Model at Southside Apartments in the in the Sunnyslope neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Hollister Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Apartments | Washer/Dryer Hookup | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Hollister Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| North Park Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Winter St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Birchwood | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Royvonne Hills Apartments | Two Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Liberty Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 3441 3rd Ave | 2 Bed 1 bath W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Cascade View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marion County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marion County is at The Metropolitan Building listed at $500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion County Apartment is $845 at 192-Western Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marion County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marion County is starting from $999 at Liberty Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Marion County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marion County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Z_Campus Court Apartments and starts from $1,342.
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