Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI from $600 (20 Rentals)

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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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Salem, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Plymouth Heritage - Plymouth, MI in the Northville Hills Golf Club - Villas neighborhood priced from $650. Plymouth Square in the Hampton Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Heritage - Plymouth, MIBirmingham3BR,1BA$650
Plymouth Square1 BRM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$875
Brookdale Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
Waters Edge Apartments1BDRM 1BATH1BR,1BA$1,039
Plymouth Manor ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI and Nearby

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.58 price per square foot Spacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To... Model at Donovan Townhomes in the in the Pinehurst neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 1x1 Model at Swan Harbour Apartments starting at $1,429 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook 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.
Donovan TownhomesSpacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To...3BR,1BA$1.58
Swan Harbour Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.54
Plymouth Square2 BRM 2 BATH2BR,1BA$1.08
Waters Edge Apartments2BD 1BATH Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.47
Hines Park Place - Plymouth, MI2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Northridge Meadow ApartmentsUpgraded 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Plymouth Hills Apartments1x1 750sf1BR,1BA$1.60
Plymouth Manor ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$1.46
Brookdale Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
151 SOUTH LYON, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65

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8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Plymouth Square.

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 Plymouth Square.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowood Park of Wixom and starts from $1,599.

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