
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, IL (33 Rentals)


Salem Mobile Home Park

Green Door Apartments

The Meadows at Shadow Ridge

Chesterfield Village

Storyboard on Rockwood

Shiloh Commons Holdings

Storyboard on Shan
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The Oasis at Hartman Lakes

Artisan

Bouse Apartment Homes

Renaissance Hills

Cedars of Lebanon Apartments

Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes

Whispering Heights

Parkway Lakeside
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Green Mount Lakes

Station on Main

McKay Manor

Elmdale Apartments

Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

Shadow Ridge Apartments

Northbrooke Commons

700 W State St
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Bradford Place & Ansley Oaks Apartments

Highland Villas Apartments - 55+ Senior

Lakewood Estates

215 anderson lane A

Centralia Estates

Statewood Manor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $200 | $1,395 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $200 | $1,899 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $200 | $2,605 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $587 | $2,153 |
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Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IL is found at Artisan in the O'Fallon neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $1,740. Storyboard on Rockwood in the Belleville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,085. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan | 1 Bedroom | 920 Sq Ft | $1,740 |
| Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | 900 Sq Ft | $1,085 |
| Station on Main | 1-1E | 835 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Green Mount Lakes | Cartier | 823 Sq Ft | $1,537 |
| Chesterfield Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,031 |
| Northbrooke Commons | A1 | 800 Sq Ft | $1,324 |
| The Oasis at Hartman Lakes | Oasis 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 766 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 738 Sq Ft | $486 |
| Whispering Heights | wh.A3 | 691 Sq Ft | $1,530 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 645 Sq Ft | $560 |
Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IL is the One Bedroom Model starting from $200 at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bdrm Model at McKay Manor starting at $486 in the Clinton County neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,553. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars of Lebanon Apartments | One Bedroom | $200 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | $486 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $560 |
| Bouse Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $845 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed- 600 sq ft | $1,025 |
| Chesterfield Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,031 |
| The Meadows at Shadow Ridge | 1.1- 612 sq ft | $1,050 |
| Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped | 1 bedroom | $1,082 |
| Storyboard on Rockwood | Rockwood A1 | $1,085 |
| Northbrooke Commons | A1 | $1,324 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Salem with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Salem is at Cedars of Lebanon Apartments listed at $200.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $1,553.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 920 square feet unit starting from $1,740 at Artisan.
What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 1,300 sq ft.
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