Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem County, NJ from $500 (8 Rentals)

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130 Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Broad St

130 Broad StElmer, NJ 08318
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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105 W Broadway

SalemNJ08079
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Penns Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penns Grove Apartments

1 Helms Cove LnPenns Grove, NJ 08069
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Cheapest Available Salem County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem County, NJ is a Studio unit found at Meadowview Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,025. The Willows at Bailey Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,222. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The Willows at Bailey Corner2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,222
Orchard Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem County, NJ

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem County area is the $1.15 price per square foot Townhome Model at Salem Manor Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Salem County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Orchard Court Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Penns Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1.15
Orchard Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
The Willows at Bailey Corner2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
18 Slape Ave, Unit 18E18 Slape Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
The Landing at Carneys Point1/11BR,1BA$1.79
Meadowview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Waterside VillageThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1.89

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 Orchard Court Apartments which is listed at $1,300, 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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