
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC (38 Rentals)


Murphy`s Farm Apartments

29 North

The Legends

The Village at Catawba Ridge

One North Center

Hawks Landing

The Villas at Pebble Creek
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Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

Hickory East

The Estates

The Gates at Highland apartment homes

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Morganton Trading Company

1827 1st Ave NW

130 Forest Ridge Dr

121 Coyote Rd

125 Coyote Rd
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Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $1,000 | $1,150 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $929 | $2,339 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $980 | $3,000 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,370 | $2,175 |
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Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, NC is found at 101 Park Place Ave and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,000. The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
The Village at Catawba Ridge | 1x1 Standard-Call For Availability | 900 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
The Legends | Dean | 816 Sq Ft | $1,310 |
Murphy`s Farm Apartments | One Bedroom | 816 Sq Ft | $1,319 |
The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 808 Sq Ft | $990 |
Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | 750 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Hawks Landing | B1 | 746 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
29 North | A1 | 715 Sq Ft | $1,357 |
Viewmont Square | One Bedroom | 695 Sq Ft | $285 |
Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, NC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $285 at Viewmont Square in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Center Crossing starting at $587 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $1,281. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Viewmont Square | One Bedroom | $285 |
Center Crossing | 1 Bedroom | $587 |
The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | $990 |
101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | $1,000 |
Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | $1,100 |
The Village at Catawba Ridge | 1x1 Standard-Call For Availability | $1,125 |
The Legends | Eastwood | $1,281 |
Murphy`s Farm Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,319 |
29 North | A1 | $1,357 |
The Estates | A1- 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - The Estates at Legends | $1,510 |
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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 Viewmont Square listed at $285.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $1,281.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at 101 Park Place Ave.
What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 780 sq ft.
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