
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Salem Manor Apartments

226 E Broadway

Meadowview Apartments
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New Castle Crossing

River's Bend Apartments

Orchard Court Apartments

The Willows at Bailey Corner

Castlebrook Apartments

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Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes

Christiana Reserve

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The Landing at Carneys Point

The Villas Apartments
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822 Anchorage St

706 Clark St

81 S Broadway
Salem, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem Studio Apartments | $1,331 | $1,050 | $1,688 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,100 | $2,612 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $1,139 | $3,230 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,425 | $3,370 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NJ is a Studio unit found at Meadowview Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,050. Orchard Court Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadowview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Orchard Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
Castlebrook Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath | Loft Model at Sophias Place East in the in the Dobbinsville neighborhood starting from $2,179. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at The Garrison starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Penns Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sophias Place East | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | Loft | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
The Garrison | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Deemer's Landing Apartment Homes | Windjammer | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Windsor Forest Townhomes | 1a. 2 Floor Townhome One Bedroom w/den | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Christiana Reserve | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
William Penn Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 866 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Galloway Court Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Landing at Carneys Point | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Getting Around Salem, NJ
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 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 Meadowview Apartments listed at $1,050.
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 $1,355 at Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sophias Place East and starts from $2,179.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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