Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH from $500 (38 Rentals)

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SalemOH44460
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Monroe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Apartments

2140 Monroe AveSalem, OH 44460
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Meadow Wood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Wood Apartments

76 Meadow Wood DrSalem, OH 44460
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Fox Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

70 N Raccoon RdAustintown, OH 44515
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Carnation Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carnation Villas

811 Serenity LnAlliance, OH 44601
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Salem, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at ABBINGTON AT THE PARK in the Mount Union neighborhood priced from $548. Hitchcock Apartments in the Hitchcock Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ABBINGTON AT THE PARK2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$548
Hitchcock ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$675
Newport Glen Apartments1BD/1BH1BR,1BA$675
Westchester ApartmentsEFF+1BR,1BA$695
The Rockdale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
13098 Beaver Creek Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Ridgewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Erie Terminal Place Apartments1 Bedroom (03)1BR,1BA$1,200
The Wick Tower2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms (w/Laundry Hookup)2BR,2BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH and Nearby

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms (w/Laundry Hookup) Model at The Wick Tower in the in the Hazelton neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Large Unit Model at Villas at Potters Creek starting at $1,795 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Mount Union 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 Wick Tower2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms (w/Laundry Hookup)2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Villas at Potters CreekLarge Unit2BR,2BA$1.30
Villas at CharlestonLarge Unit2BR,2BA$1.41
Villas at Franklin2BR 2BA and 2 Car Garage2BR,2BA$1.30
13098 Beaver Creek Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
ABBINGTON AT THE PARK2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.56
1158 S Lincoln Ave, Unit C1158 S Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
Ridgewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Newport Glen Apartments1BD/1BH1BR,1BA$0.96
Westchester ApartmentsEFF+1BR,1BA$1.46

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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 $675 at Newport Glen 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 $548 at ABBINGTON AT THE PARK.

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