Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH from $548 (39 Rentals)

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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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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, OH is a Studio unit found at Hitchcock Apartments in the Hitchcock Woods neighborhood priced from $675. Westchester Apartments in the Salt Springs 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
Hitchcock ApartmentsEFFStudio, 1BA$675
Westchester ApartmentsEFFStudio, 1BA$675
Gander Properties, LLC83 - 2BR-1BA2BR, 1BA$720
The Rockdale ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$735
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$745
219 Park AveOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$775
Sycamore Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$845
Applecrest Village Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR, 2BA$1,050
Bricker Place ApartmentsOne Car Garage2BR, 1BA$1,525
Villas at Potters CreekSmall Unit2BR, 1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH and Nearby

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.30 price per square foot Large Unit Model at Villas at Charleston starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2BR 2BA and 2 Car Garage Model at Villas at Franklin starting at $1,795 with a $1.30 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.
Villas at CharlestonLarge Unit2BR, 2BA$1.30
Villas at Franklin2BR 2BA and 2 Car Garage2BR, 2BA$1.30
6412 South Ave3BR, 2.5BA3BR, 2.5BA$1.67
Bricker Place ApartmentsOne Car Garage2BR, 1BA$1.20
Villas at Potters CreekSmall Unit2BR, 1BA$1.38
Applecrest Village Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR, 2BA$0.98
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.73
Gander Properties, LLCG - 2BR-1BA2BR, 1BA$0.92
Sycamore Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.17
219 Park AveOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.55

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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 Hitchcock Apartments listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $695 at Westchester 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 $720 at Gander Properties, LLC.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Applecrest Village Apartments and starts from $1,050.

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