
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA from $500 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem City County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem City County Studio Apartments | $1,137 | $900 | $1,374 |
| Salem City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $1,049 | $2,424 |
| Salem City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,100 | $3,105 |
| Salem City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,545 | $3,390 |
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Cheapest Available Salem City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem City County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at North View Apartments in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood priced from $1,049. The Historic Blair Apartments in the Downtown Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North View Apartments | Classic plus | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| CAMELOT VILLAGE | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem City County area is the $1.50 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Crest Apartments in the in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Salem City County apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at The Riverwalk at Salem starting at $1,295 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crest Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Riverwalk at Salem | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Salem Wood Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| North View Apartments | Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| CAMELOT VILLAGE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The View at 777 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem City County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem City County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem City County Apartment is $1,049 at North View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem City County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem City County is starting from $1,100 at The Historic Blair Apartments.
What is the most affordable Salem City County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Riverwalk at Salem and starts from $1,465.
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