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How much does it cost to rent a home in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $757 | $399 | $1,390 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,283 | $490 | $2,300 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,330 | $2,330 | $2,330 |
Salem 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,025 | $1,450 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Creek priced from $680. 990 S Lay Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Autumn Creek | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
990 S Lay Ave | 990 South Lay | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Pine View | 2beds and 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, MO and Nearby
As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3A Model at Walden Pond in the in the Murphy neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 BR Model at Liberty Pointe starting at $925 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walden Pond | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Liberty Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Trails West Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Pine View | 2beds and 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Liberty Landing Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Bridleton Woods Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Gravois Point Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Arbor Ridge Apartments | Arbor Ridge - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Autumn Creek | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?
There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Salem, MO with pricing that ranges from $400 to $1,929. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $399 to $2,330.
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 $399 to $2,330 with an average monthly rent of $1,297.
Expert Rental Resources
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