1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL (23 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $750 | $3,213 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $745 | $5,730 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $790 | $2,765 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $990 | $990 |
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Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, AL is found at Shelton Mill Townhomes in the North Auburn neighborhood and is 1,040 square feet priced from $1,275. Lakewood Station in the Northside neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 843 square feet and currently listed start at $1,352. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Shelton Mill Townhomes | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Lane | 1,040 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
Lakewood Station | 1x1 B | 843 Sq Ft | $1,352 |
The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath reno | 840 Sq Ft | $850 |
1322 North Apartments | Renovated One Bedroom | 756 Sq Ft | $1,275 |
The Residences at Arbor Lake, a 55+ Community | AL-1/1 | 672 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, AL is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $815 at Woodbend Apartments in the North Auburn neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Large Model at The Reserve at Opelika starting at $850 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,252. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $815 |
The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | $850 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $880 |
Grayton on Dean | 1A | $1,020 |
Summer Brooke Apartments | one bedroom | $1,050 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $1,252.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 1,040 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at Shelton Mill Townhomes.
What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 1,208 sq ft.
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