Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI from $600 (55 Rentals)

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Plymouth Square
$900 - $1,000
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Plymouth Square

9421 Marguerite DrPlymouth, MI 48170
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1256 Oxford Manor Ct, Unit 1
$1,250
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1256 Oxford Manor Ct, Unit 1

1256 Oxford Manor CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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Brookdale Apartments
$1,360 - $1,426
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Brookdale Apartments

22250 Swan DrSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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Oxford Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Manor Apartments

1245 Oxford Manor CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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Northville Crossing
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northville Crossing

9800 Bloomsbury CirNorthville, MI 48167
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Swan Harbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swan Harbour Apartments

42824 Swan Lake DrNorthville, MI 48167
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Harbour Village Apartments
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Harbour Village Apartments

19200 W Harbour Village DrNorthville, MI 48167
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Liberty Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Woods

760 York StPlymouth, MI 48170
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Salem, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Sheldon Park in the Northville Hills Golf Club neighborhood priced from $875. Plymouth Manor Apartments in the Hampton Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sheldon ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Plymouth Manor ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$1,019
Plymouth Heritage - Plymouth, MIBridgeport1BR,1BA$1,095
Northridge Meadow ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159
Waters Edge Apartments1BD 1BATH Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,159
Plymouth Hills Apartments1x1 750sf1BR,1BA$1,200
711 Starkweather StStarkweather1BR,1BA$1,200
Northville Woods - Northville, MIAlpine1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Brookwood Farms Apartments in the in the Pinehurst neighborhood starting from $1,637. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Spacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To... Model at Donovan Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Pinehurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookwood Farms Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Donovan TownhomesSpacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To...3BR,1BA$1.58
Sheldon ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
1256 Oxford Manor Ct, Unit 11256 Oxford Manor Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Northville Woods - Northville, MIAlpine1BR,1BA$1.56
711 Starkweather StStarkweather1BR,1BA$1.50
1257 Oxford Manor Ct, Unit 11257 Oxford Manor Ct1BR,1BA$1.44
Waters Edge Apartments1BD 1BATH Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.45
Plymouth Hills Apartments1x1 750sf1BR,1BA$1.60
Plymouth Manor ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $875 at Sheldon Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $975 at Sheldon Park.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Donovan Townhomes and starts from $1,700.

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