
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR from $400 (45 Rentals)
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Breckenridge Apartments

The Heights Apartments

The Studios

Sugarloaf Studios

Cedar Manor Apartments

The Vue on Self Circle

Brookshire Apartments

Courtyard @ The Corner
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Williamsburg Apartments

Gladiola Estates

Park Lake

The Links at Jonesboro

Pines Apartments

Park West Senior Apartments

Shadowbrook Apartments

Quail Run at Meadow Springs

Mountain Station Apartments
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The Greens at Jonesboro

Cardinal Apartments

Norfork Villas

The Grand

Grand Oak Place

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Caraway Commons

DLP Jonesboro

The Oak Townhomes

Wolf River Lodge
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1010 W Mill St

Park West Patio Homes

3871 CR 5640

White River Commons

West End Social

Valley Estates Heber Springs

Tara Apartments

686 W 4th St

Black River Studios
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1265 Jackson St

7 Arapaho Rd

Villas at Jonesboro

25 Arrowhead Dr

Sundance Townhomes

717 Flint St

1506 Laurel Rd

1510 Fair Park Cir

2 Star Fls Ln
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Salem, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $629 | $425 | $700 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $936 | $475 | $1,950 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $500 | $1,699 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $775 | $1,857 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, AR is a Studio unit found at Mammoth Spring priced from $425. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath no W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $475 |
| Sugarloaf Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| The Vue on Self Circle | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Cedar Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| 6444 Highway 178 S | Studio / Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Gladiola Estates | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Park Lake | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| The Links at Jonesboro | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1503 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr Model at The Oak Townhomes starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 Burke Ave | 1503 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Caraway Commons | 3BR -R | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Wolf River Lodge | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Park West Patio Homes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | MEDIUM 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Mountain Station Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Cardinal Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Shadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem is at Mammoth Spring listed at $425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $475 at Breckenridge 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 $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courtyard @ The Corner and starts from $900.
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