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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 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Swan Harbour Apartments in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $1,579. 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.
Swan Harbour Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Donovan TownhomesSpacious Renovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon To...3BR,1BA$1.58
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,695. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $1,250 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem ranges from $1,250 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,114.

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