1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, IL (36 Rentals)

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McKay Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

McKay Manor

1 McKay Manor DrBreese, IL 62230
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Newton Senior Housing
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Newton Senior Housing

201 Eaton StNewton, IL 62448
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215 anderson lane A
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215 anderson lane A

215-223 Anderson LnShiloh, IL 62221
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Statewood Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Statewood Manor

830 N Cherry StO'Fallon, IL 62269

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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 OFallon neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $1,740. Storyboard on Rockwood 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Artisan1 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$1,740
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A1900 Sq Ft$1,085
Green Mount LakesCartier823 Sq Ft$1,482
Chesterfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,004
Northbrooke CommonsA1800 Sq Ft$1,324
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$750
Renaissance HillsA4780 Sq Ft$1,194
The Oasis at Hartman LakesOasis 1 Bedroom 1 Bath766 Sq Ft$1,599
Shadow Ridge Apartments1 Bed- 750 sq ft750 Sq Ft$1,050
McKay Manor1 Bdrm738 Sq Ft$475

Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 13, 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 $475 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,566. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cedars of Lebanon ApartmentsOne Bedroom$200
McKay Manor1 Bdrm$475
Lakewood Estates1 Bedroom$750
Elmdale Apartments1 bed 1 bath$800
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath$845
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$1,000
Chesterfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,004
The Meadows at Shadow Ridge1.1- 612 sq ft$1,025
Shadow Ridge Apartments1 Bed- 750 sq ft$1,050
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom$1,082

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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 $1,566.

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 672 sq ft.

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