Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 493 Washington St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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493 Washington St

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property at 157 W 7th St

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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 $650. 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$650
Westchester ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$650
The Rockdale ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Newport Glen Apartments2BD/1.5BH2BR,1BA$825
13098 Beaver Creek Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Mill Creek Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Ridgewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Erie Terminal Place Apartments1 Bedroom (03)1BR,1BA$1,200
Villas at CharlestonSmall Unit2BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH and Nearby

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms (with Laundry Hookup) Model at The Wick Tower in the in the Hazelton neighborhood starting from $1,895. 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.
The Wick Tower3 Bedrooms (with Laundry Hookup)3BR,3BA$1.21
Villas at Franklin2BR 2BA and 2 Car Garage2BR,2BA$1.30
The Fairway at Waters EdgeSmall Unit2BR,1BA$1.71
Villas at CharlestonSmall Unit2BR,1BA$1.52
13098 Beaver Creek Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
ABBINGTON AT THE PARK2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.56
Ridgewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Newport Glen Apartments2BD/1.5BH2BR,1BA$0.97
Mill Creek Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Hitchcock ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$1.75

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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 $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $670 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 $548 at ABBINGTON AT THE PARK.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wick Tower and starts from $1,750.

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