Cheap Homes for Rent in Salem City County, VA from $1,100 (3 Rentals)

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

property at 814 Tennessee St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

814 Tennessee St

SalemVA24153

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property at 1516 King St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1516 King St

SalemVA24153

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property at 1701 Margaret Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1701 Margaret Ln

SalemVA24153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem City County, VA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem City County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Crest Apartments in the in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Salem City County apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at The Riverwalk at Salem starting at $1,215 with a $1.28 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.28
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Salem Wood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The View at 777Two Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.58
CAMELOT VILLAGE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
North View ApartmentsReno2BR,1BA$1.89
The Historic Blair Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.67

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 $995 to $3,045. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem City County ranging from $1,100 to $2,395.

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 $1,100 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,897.

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