Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

105 Otter AveSalem, VA 24153
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Salem Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Commons

1866 Salem Commons LnSalem, VA 24153

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415 Union St
Studio Apartments

415 Union St

415 Union StSalem, VA 24153
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Easton Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Easton Gardens

1139 Easton RdSalem, VA 24153
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Academy Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Court

113-129 Academy StSalem, VA 24153

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219 W Main St
Studio Apartments

219 W Main St

219 W Main StSalem, VA 24153

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 The Historic Blair Apartments in the Downtown Salem neighborhood priced from $985. North View Apartments in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Blair Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$985
North View ApartmentsClassic plus1BR,1BA$1,049
The View at 777One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
The Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,190
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem City County area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at The Riverwalk at Salem in the in the South Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Salem City County apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom with Patio Model at Salem Wood Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem City County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Salem Wood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom with Patio2BR,1BA$1.50
CAMELOT VILLAGE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
North View ApartmentsReno2BR,1BA$1.89
Valleydale ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.38
The Historic Blair Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52
The Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The View at 777One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84

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 $985 at The Historic Blair 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 $1,025 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 $1,385.

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