Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, FL from $400 (13 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 Kensington Park 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 $860. 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$860
Santa Fe Trace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Sundial ApartmentsA3 - 1x1L1BR,1BA$1,040
The Grove at Perry1BR1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, FL and Nearby

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Capital Grand in the in the Southeast Tallahassee neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 3 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Lakeside at Southwood starting at $2,126 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Capital Grand3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Lakeside at Southwood3 Bedroom Deluxe 3BR,2BA$1.17
MAA SteeplegateThe Classic3BR,2BA$1.43
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.53
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed 2 Bath Flat3BR,2BA$1.03
MAA SouthwoodMeadow2BR,1BA$1.40
Park at SouthwoodThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.46
Brookside (Hallmark)2BR602BR,2BA$1.34
Glen Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.23
Sundial ApartmentsA3 - 1x1L1BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $1,000 at Santa Fe Trace 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 $1,100 at Santa Fe Trace 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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