Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL from $700 (22 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $745. Woodbend Apartments in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$850
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Pinehurst Villas Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3x3 Cottage - B Model at Midtown Auburn in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Bottom floor unit Model at Windsweep Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown Auburn3x3 Cottage - B3BR,3BA$0.74
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$0.99
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.70
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.98
Summer LakeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Tree Tops Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.25
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $785 at Woodbend Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $745 at Timber Trail.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Trail and starts from $790.

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