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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem City County Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Salem City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $999 | $2,049 |
| Salem City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $1,095 | $3,070 |
| Salem City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,385 | $3,050 |
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Write a ReviewThe 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 $999. The Historic Blair Apartments in the Downtown Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 | $999 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Crest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Riverwalk at Salem | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| CAMELOT VILLAGE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
As of May 02, 2026 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 Model at Salem Wood Apartments starting at $1,485 with a $1.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverwalk at Salem | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Salem Wood Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| North View Apartments | Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| CAMELOT VILLAGE | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Crest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem City County Apartment is $999 at North View Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem City County is starting from $1,095 at The Historic Blair Apartments.
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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