Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Salem, IL from $300 (28 Rentals)

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601-605 W Orchard St
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601-605 W Orchard St

601-605 W Orchard StMacomb, IL 61455
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Cheapest Available New Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Salem, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $340. Macomb Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$340
Macomb RentalsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$390
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$462
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$560
Smith and Royer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
Morton Street Apartments1 bed one bath1BR,1BA$690
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Keokuk Family Flats2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Salem, IL and Nearby

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Salem area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ash Grove in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value New Salem apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments starting at $340 with a $0.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for New Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ash Grove3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.30
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
1500 N Carolina St2X22BR,2BA$1.08
Keokuk Family Flats2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.08
New Eastlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Jacksonville Affordable Housing1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Salem Apartment is $462 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Salem is starting from $450 at Macomb Rentals.

What is the most affordable New Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments and starts from $340.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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