Cheap Homes for Rent in Salem City County, VA from $1,500 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Salem City County.

property at 124 Bellevue Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Bellevue Ave

SalemVA24153
property at 918 Ingleside Ln

$1,822

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$1,822

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$1,822

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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918 Ingleside Ln

SalemVA24153

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property at 14 W Carrollton Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 707 Crystal Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

707 Crystal Dr

SalemVA24153

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA

As of April 10, 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 $1,310 with a $1.54 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 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.54
CAMELOT VILLAGE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
North View ApartmentsClassic Plus2BR,1BA$1.56
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
The Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem City County

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem City County?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $3,095. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem City County ranging from $1,595 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem City County ranges from $1,595 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,390.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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