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Applegate Apartments

20 Fort Sumpter RdPennsville, NJ 08070
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at New Castle Crossing in the New Castle Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,174. Castlebrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,206. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Castle CrossingColonial1BR,1BA$1,174
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,206
Cavalier Country Club Apartments1BD Executive1BR,1BA$1,220
Orchard Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
The Villas Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,350
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1,350
The Landing at Carneys Point1/11BR,1BA$1,350
Waterside VillageThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1,380
Christiana ReserveLaurel1BR,1BA$1,399
The Willows at Bailey Corner2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.67 price per square foot Shirewood 3x2.5 G Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Townhome Model at Salem Manor Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Salem County 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.
Valley Stream Village TownhomesShirewood 3x2.5 G3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1.11
The GarrisonVista2BR,2BA$1.54
Orchard Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Appleby ApartmentsNemour Townhome 1BR 1.5BA Den1BR,1.5BA$1.71
Windsor Forest Townhomes1a. 2 Floor Townhome One Bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$1.63
The Willows at Bailey Corner2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Christiana ReserveLaurel1BR,1BA$1.52
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1.71
Cavalier Country Club Apartments1BD Executive1BR,1BA$1.67

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,174 at New Castle Crossing.

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 $1,284 at New Castle Crossing.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cavalier Country Club Apartments and starts from $1,570.

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