Cheap Apartments for Rent near Salem, AL from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Tree Tops
$145 - $1,235
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Tree Tops

2908 Birmingham HwyOpelika, AL 36801
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Summer Lake
$1,083 - $1,775
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$1,083 - $1,775
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Summer Lake

19707 US Highway 280 ESmiths Station, AL 36877
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Auburn Flats
$1,104 - $1,474
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$1,104 - $1,474
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Auburn Flats

2260 E University DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Grayton on Dean
$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Village at Lakeside
$1,291 - $1,755
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$1,291 - $1,755
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Village at Lakeside

1309 Gatewood DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Parc at Opelika
$1,325 - $1,750
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$1,325 - $1,750
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Parc at Opelika

1375 McCoy StOpelika, AL 36801
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Century Park
$1,343 - $1,543
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Century Park

1801 Century BlvdOpelika, AL 36801
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Smiths Station
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2930 Lee Road 430Smiths Station, AL 36877
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$1,300 - $1,650

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449 N Donahue Dr

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Salem, AL Local Guide

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 $240. Woodbend Apartments in the Lee County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Trail2BRMR2BR,1BA$240
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$815
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,095
Summer Brooke Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Auburn FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,104
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,120
Grayton on Dean1A1BR,1BA$1,137
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4x3.5 Cottage Model at Midtown Auburn in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,035. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Creekside of Auburn starting at $899 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Auburn 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 Auburn4x3.5 Cottage4BR,3.5BA$0.57
Creekside of Auburn4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.51
Lakewood Station Apartments3X2 A3BR,2BA$1.30
1322 North ApartmentsRenovated Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$0.99
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Village at Lakeside2/2/Platinum2BR,2BA$1.37
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.04
Timber Trail2BR2BR,1BA$0.84
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $815 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 $240 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 $860.

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