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

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Salem Wood Apartments
$1,230 - $2,900
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$1,160 - $2,830
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$1,230 - $2,900
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Salem Wood Apartments

100 KIMBALL AveSalem, VA 24153
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The Riverwalk at Salem
$1,215 - $1,485
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$1,215 - $1,485

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The Riverwalk at Salem

1650 Lancing DrSalem, VA 24153
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CAMELOT VILLAGE
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$1,405 - $1,760
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$1,400 - $1,755
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$1,405 - $1,760
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CAMELOT VILLAGE

900 Camelot DrSalem, VA 24153
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The View at 777
$1,239 - $2,814
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$1,160 - $2,735
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$1,239 - $2,814
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The View at 777

777 Roanoke BlvdSalem, VA 24153
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The Crest Apartments
$1,200 - $3,475
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$1,200 - $3,475

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The Crest Apartments

128 Rutledge DrSalem, VA 24153
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415 Union St
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415 Union St

415 Union StSalem, 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
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219 W Main St

219 W Main StSalem, VA 24153
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Oak Park Apartments
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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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Easton Gardens
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Easton Gardens

1139 Easton RdSalem, VA 24153

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Cheapest Available Salem City County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem City County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Historic Blair Apartments in the Downtown Salem neighborhood priced from $995. 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 Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
North View ApartmentsClassic plus1BR,1BA$1,049
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,215
The Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom with Den2BR,1BA$1,255
The View at 777Two Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA

As of June 16, 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 with Den Model at The Crest Apartments starting at $1,255 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Peachtree Norwood 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
The Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom with Den2BR,1BA$1.41
Salem Wood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.59
North View ApartmentsReno2BR,1BA$1.89
CAMELOT VILLAGE1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.90
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
The View at 777One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15

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 $995 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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