Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, FL from $400 (12 Rentals)

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2822 Old Saint Augustine RdTallahassee, FL 32301

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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Turkey Creek Forest neighborhood priced from $699. Altera 3100 in the Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$699
Altera 31001 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
Amberwood HillsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Sundial ApartmentsA1 - Studio1BR,1BA$925
Glen Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, FL and Nearby

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.17 price per square foot Patio Home Model at Lakeside at Southwood in the in the Southwest Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $2,666. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Capital Grand starting at $2,213 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeside at SouthwoodPatio Home3BR,2BA$1.17
Capital Grand3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
23West3A3BR,2.5BA$1.56
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.53
MAA SteeplegateThe Derby2BR,1BA$1.34
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Brookside (Hallmark)2BR602BR,2BA$1.34
Glen Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.98
Twin Oaks at SouthwoodDaylily1BR,1BA$1.57
The Westcott Apartments1 A1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $925 at Sundial Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $933 at Glen Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossing at Santa Fe and starts from $699.

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