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Newton Senior Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Senior Housing

201 Eaton StNewton, IL 62448
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Lakewood Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Estates

1114 E 3rd StO'Fallon, IL 62269
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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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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 Artisan in the O'Fallon neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $1,740. Renaissance Hills has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 906 square feet and currently listed start at $1,374. 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
Renaissance HillsA7906 Sq Ft$1,374
Green Mount LakesCartier823 Sq Ft$1,431
Chesterfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,034
Northbrooke CommonsA1800 Sq Ft$1,299
The Oasis at Hartman LakesOasis 1 Bedroom 1 Bath766 Sq Ft$1,720
Parkway LakesideOak764 Sq Ft$1,573
Emerald PointeApartments/ 1 BR750 Sq Ft$2,000
Whispering Heightswh.A3691 Sq Ft$1,575
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom645 Sq Ft$560

Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $560 at Lotts Landing Senior Apartments in the Macoupin County neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Bouse Apartment Homes starting at $845 in the Belleville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,575. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lotts Landing Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$560
Bouse Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath$845
Shiloh Commons HoldingsA1 1 Bed | 1 Bath$1,000
Chesterfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,034
The Meadows at Shadow Ridge1.1- 612 sq ft$1,050
Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped1 bedroom$1,082
Renaissance HillsA4$1,274
Northbrooke CommonsA1$1,299
Green Mount LakesCartier$1,431
Emerald PointeApartments/ Studio$1,450

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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 $1,575.

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 823 sq ft.

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