Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE from $400 (38 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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Arbor Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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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 Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. Forest Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$540
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$615
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$650
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$660
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
723 Ella StUnits1BR,1BA$795
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$871
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE and Nearby

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Summit Falls Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Colonial Hills neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1063 SF Model at The Brink at Ridgeview starting at $1,303 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Papillion La Vista 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.
Summit Falls Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
The Brink at Ridgeview2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1063 SF2BR,2BA$1.23
American Electric LoftsOne Bedroom + Den/Office1BR,1BA$1.05
Kensington Park5100 Building Attached garage1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,2BA$0.99
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $540 at Parkway Village 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 $690 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 $899.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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