Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC from $300 (7 Rentals)
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1815 Conley Rd

2842 Dale St
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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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Viewmont Square in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $285. Center Crossing in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $587. 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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Viewmont Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $285 |
Center Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $587 |
The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC and Nearby
As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.25 price per square foot B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... Model at Landon Green Artisan Cottages in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,835. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 3 BR Model at 101 Park Place Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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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Landon Green Artisan Cottages | B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
101 Park Place Ave | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Cedarbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
The Condominiums at Cedarwood | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Bost Road Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Viewmont Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.41 |
Center Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem is at The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $285 at Viewmont 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 $1,200 at Forest View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 101 Park Place Ave and starts from $1,500.
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