
Apartments for Rent in Salem, IL (94 Rentals)


307 E Elm St

201 S Franklin St

Green Door Apartments

Chesterfield Village

Brandywine

The Meadows at Shadow Ridge

Storyboard on Rockwood

Shiloh Commons Holdings

Flax Meadow Townhomes
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Falcon Place Townhomes

Artisan

The Oasis at Hartman Lakes

Storyboard on Shan

Storyboard on Lancashire

Storyboard on Park Entrance

Bouse Apartment Homes

Fairfield Place

Renaissance Hills

Westmont Apartments
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Cedars of Lebanon Apartments

Storyboard on Carol Ann

Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes

Cantwell Crossing Apartments and Townhomes

1400 Sangamon Dr

Parkway Lakeside

Whispering Heights

Green Mount Lakes

Linwood Apartments

Parkview
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1118 E 3rd St

Station on Main

The Raymond Apartments

Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

Capitol Pointe Apartments

Kingsbury Campus Apartments

McKay Manor

BSB Apartments

Storyboard on Hayden

Elmdale Apartments
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Brookside Manor- O'Fallon, IL

Northbrooke Commons

Shadow Ridge Apartments

Lake Land Living

2 Deerwood Park

235 S Hickory St

320 S Locust St

272 S Shannon St

2913 N Brownsville Rd

2700 Jamison Blvd
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Salem, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $1,042 | $200 | $1,395 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $200 | $1,899 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $200 | $2,605 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $587 | $2,092 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,147 | $800 | $1,725 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,449 | $499 | $2,975 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,483 | $2,100 | $2,850 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Salem, IL?
As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 94 available Salem apartments priced from $200 to $2,605, with an average monthly rent of $1,629.
How much are Studio apartments in Salem?
There are currently 7 Studio Apartments in Salem with rent ranges from $200 to $1,395 with an average price of $1,042.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Salem Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Salem ranges from $200 to $1,899 with an average monthly rent of $1,553.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Salem range from $200 to $2,605. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,740.
How expensive are Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 13 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $587 to $2,092 - averaging $1,422 for the location.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.