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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 Studio unit found at Ridgewood Apartments in the Wickliff neighborhood priced from $600. Carriage Hill West Apartments in the Mount Union neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$615
Westchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
Central Park West Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Kerrybrook ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.73 price per square foot 174 S Lincoln Ave Model at 174 S Lincoln Ave, Unit 174 S Lincoln Ave Apt B in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 1 Bedrooms Model at The Wick Tower starting at $1,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Lower Gibson 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.
174 S Lincoln Ave, Unit 174 S Lincoln Ave Apt B174 S Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
The Wick Tower1 Bedrooms1BR,1.5BA$1.44
Newport Glen Apartments2BD/1BH2BR,1BA$0.97
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Deer Creek Apartments1 BD Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.35
The Rockdale Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Fox Run Apartments1 BD Style A1BR,1BA$1.39
Central Park West Apartments & TownhomesStudio with ElecStudio ,1BA$1.50
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
Boulevard Club ApartmentsStudio/ Mini StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH with pricing that ranges from $555 to $2,200. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $550 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem ranges from $550 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,270.

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