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Salem, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IL is found at Storyboard on Rockwood in the OFallon neighborhood and is 900 square feet priced from $1,040. Station on Main in the Fruit Maple Carpenter neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 835 square feet and currently listed start at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A1900 Sq Ft$1,040
Station on Main1-1E835 Sq Ft$1,650
Green Mount LakesCartier823 Sq Ft$1,377
Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes1 Bedroom816 Sq Ft$1,475
The Oasis at Hartman Lakes1 Bed766 Sq Ft$1,650
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1BD/1BA750 Sq Ft$995
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...700 Sq Ft$1,000
Whispering Heightswh.A3691 Sq Ft$1,575
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath620 Sq Ft$845
Shiloh Commons HoldingsA1 1 Bed | 1 Bath550 Sq Ft$994

Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IL is the 1 bed 1 bath Model starting from $800 at Elmdale Apartments . The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR / 1 BA Model at 215 anderson lane A starting at $825 in the OFallon neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,407. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Elmdale Apartments1 bed 1 bath$800
215 anderson lane A1 BR / 1 BA$825
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath$845
Meadows at Shadow Ridge1BR/1BA$900
Shiloh Commons HoldingsA1 1 Bed | 1 Bath$994
Green Door ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$1,000
Storyboard on RockwoodRockwood A1$1,040
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom$1,082
Green Mount LakesCartier$1,377
Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes1 Bedroom$1,475

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Bike Score®

40 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $1,407.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 900 square feet unit starting from $1,040 at Storyboard on Rockwood.

What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 0 sq ft.

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