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Salem, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NJ is a Studio unit found at Orchard Court Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,130. Applegate Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,130
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
The Landing at Carneys Point1/11BR,1BA$1,295
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,309
Waterside VillageThe Concord1BR,1BA$1,325
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1,350
The Villas Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,385
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.27 price per square foot Harrington Model at Christiana Reserve in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $1,734. 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 . 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.
Christiana ReserveHarrington3BR,2BA$1.27
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1.11
The Helm1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1.64
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
The Landing at Carneys Point1/11BR,1BA$1.71
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Getting Around Salem, NJ

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

45 / 100

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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 Orchard Court Apartments listed at $1,130.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,195 at Applegate 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 $1,350 at Salem Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Christiana Reserve and starts from $1,734.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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