
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR from $425 (51 Rentals)
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116 Federal St

Mammoth Spring

Breckenridge Apartments

The Heights Apartments

The Studios

Sugarloaf Studios

Cedar Manor Apartments

The Vue on Self Circle

Brookshire Apartments
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Park Lake

The Links at Jonesboro

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Shadowbrook Apartments

Park West Senior Apartments

Quail Run at Meadow Springs

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Mountain Station Apartments

The Greens at Jonesboro

Cardinal Apartments

Norfork Villas

The Grand

Grand Oak Place

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Caraway Commons

The Oak Townhomes

Wolf River Lodge

DLP Jonesboro
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Park West Patio Homes

West End Social

108 Campbell Ln

1262 Jackson St

Valley Estates Heber Springs

White River Commons

1104 Jackson St

Tara Apartments

Black River Studios

13 Duroc Dr
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190 Coburn Ln

Villas at Jonesboro

16 Akokisa Dr

Sundance Townhomes

121 Green Ln

42 Nameoki Dr

54 Allegheny Dr

7 S Odessa Dr

6 Powhatan Cir

423 E 12th St
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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 | $630 | $425 | $700 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $475 | $1,950 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $500 | $1,625 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $775 | $1,805 |
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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 September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1302 Model at 2700 Burke Ave 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 | 1302 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.80 |
| The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Williamsburg Apartments | MEDIUM 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.83 |
| Cardinal Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.03 |
| The Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Shadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| Sugarloaf Studios | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.05 |
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.06 |
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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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