1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC (36 Rentals)

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Waterford Place
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Waterford Place

4000 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
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Glenwood Hills
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Glenwood Hills

1300 Burkemont AveMorganton, NC 28655
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Center Crossing
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Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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Alpine Mills
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Alpine Mills

109 E Fleming DrMorganton, NC 28655
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Village Creek
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Village Creek

1515 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655
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Southmont Apartments
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Southmont Apartments

408 W Concord StMorganton, NC 28655
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The Willows
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The Willows

405 Old NC 18Morganton, NC 28655
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Viewmont Square
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Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
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Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Salem, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, NC is found at BellaAge Hickory in the Lakeland neighborhood and is 1,112 square feet priced from $2,911. 101 Park Place Ave has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
BellaAge HickoryThe Lookout1,112 Sq Ft$2,911
101 Park Place AveOne Bed1,000 Sq Ft$1,000
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability900 Sq Ft$1,175
Murphy`s Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom816 Sq Ft$1,279
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA808 Sq Ft$990
The Estates1 bedroom deck The Estates at Legends758 Sq Ft$1,269
Hawks LandingThe Outlook746 Sq Ft$1,347
Morganton Trading Company1 Bedroom Waitlist725 Sq Ft$1,200
29 NorthHickory Signature715 Sq Ft$1,475
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom675 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, NC is the One Bed, One Bath Model starting from $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the Eastside 1 Bedroom Model at Apartments on 20th starting at $1,000 in the Viewmont neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,595. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath$850
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom$1,000
101 Park Place AveOne Bed$1,000
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA$1,095
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Standard- Call For Availability$1,100
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,175
Morganton Trading Company1 Bedroom Waitlist$1,200
The Estates1 bedroom deck The Estates at Legends$1,269
Murphy`s Farm ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,279
Hawks LandingThe Outlook$1,347

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Salem with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Salem is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $1,595.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 1,112 square feet unit starting from $2,911 at BellaAge Hickory.

What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 800 sq ft.

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