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Salem, NC Local Guide

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 Lakeland neighborhood priced from $488. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$488
Center Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$587
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.37 price per square foot B7 Model at Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills in the starting from $2,350. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Bell at Lenoir MillsB72BR,2BA$1.37
101 Park Place Ave3 BR3BR,2BA$1.25
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Woodbridge Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The LegendsDavis2BR,1BA$1.42
Viewmont SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Center Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC with pricing that ranges from $929 to $3,108. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $350 to $8,000.

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 $350 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,006.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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