Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL from $815 (23 Rentals)

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Auburn Flats
$1,129 - $1,524
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$1,129 - $1,524
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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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$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Smiths Station
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Smiths Station

2930 Lee Road 430Smiths Station, AL 36877
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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$885
Courtyard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Carriage Hill ApartmentsCrab Apples (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL and Nearby

As of August 26, 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 $1,045. 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
Paces at the Estates Apartments2 Bed + 2 Bath | 1250 Sq Ft2BR,2BA$1.12
Summer Lake ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.09
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$0.99
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.04
Timber Trail2BR2BR,1BA$0.84
Carriage Hill ApartmentsCrab Apples (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.16
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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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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