Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Maplewinds I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewinds I & II

403 Iowa StHiawatha, KS 66434
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Southview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

110 S Pennsylvania AveHolton, KS 66436
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Oak Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1000 Oak StValley Falls, KS 66088
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Pony Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pony Run

211 S 17th StMarysville, KS 66508
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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468

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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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CityView Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CityView Lofts

201 S 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Arbor Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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Arbor View Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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University Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Point

1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468
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Salem, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Cove Apartments priced from $625. Parkway Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$625
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$640
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$650
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
723 Ella StUnits1BR,1BA$795
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805
Lodge at Heritage LakesConestogaStudio,1BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE and Nearby

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1118 SF Model at The Brink at Ridgeview in the in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the The Rimington Model at Ashbrook by Broadmoor starting at $1,450 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Family Acres neighborhood. 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.
The Brink at Ridgeview2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1118 SF2BR,2BA$1.26
Ashbrook by BroadmoorThe Rimington2BR,2BA$1.40
Kensington Park5100 Building Attached garage1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Heartland FlatsIronwood1BR,1BA$1.37
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$0.96
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salem, NE

Ranked #75

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Salem, NE

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Mitchell Park Plaza listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $625 at Forest Cove Apartments.

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 $640 at Parkway Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $800.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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