
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem County, NJ from $500 (7 Rentals)
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Salem County, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Salem County Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $1,085 | $1,085 |
Salem County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $1,175 | $1,595 |
Salem County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,139 | $1,800 |
Salem County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Salem County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem County, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Applegate Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,195. The Landing at Carneys Point in the Churchtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Landing at Carneys Point | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Waterside Village | The Concord | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem County, NJ
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem County area is the $1.11 price per square foot Townhome Model at Salem Manor Apartments in the starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Salem County apartment is the 2/1 Model at The Landing at Carneys Point starting at $1,500 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Churchtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Salem Manor Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Landing at Carneys Point | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Waterside Village | The Envoy | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 3 Room 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salem County?
The cheapest apartment in Salem County is Applegate Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Salem County costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salem County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Salem County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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