
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $950 (131 Rentals)


1370 Chemeketa St NE

North Park Apartments

Mallard Landing

2469 Lee St SE

3441 3rd Ave

1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

Liberty Street Apartments

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2217-2221 Lee St SE

420 20th St SE

233 Kearney St S

Sunnyside Village Apartments

1351 McCoy Ave NE

390 17th St SE

Willamette Terrace Apartments

675 25th St SE

572 Ford St SE

403 Senate St NW
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2425 Lansing Ave NE

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Peace Street

Nola Place

Oak Manor Apartments

3418 Liberty Rd S

Twin Oaks Apartments

1894 Liberty St NE

642 Taybin Rd NW

1864 Liberty St NE

2486 Simpson St SE
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Willamette Estates

Robins Lane

644 Taybin Rd NW

Lancaster Commons

Baxter Ridge Apartments

Eola Heights Apartments

Summit View

Howard Commons

3342 Pringle Rd SE
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621 Glen Creek Rd NW

Saddle Club Apartments

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Hawks Point Apartments

Copperfield Apartments

1769 Davidson St SE

Harmona Heights Apartments

595-595 Highland Ave NE

Gateway Village

Providence Place Senior Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $500 | $1,655 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $950 | $2,206 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,563 | $4,040 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,800 | $2,954 |
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Salem, ORPopulation: 173,442
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salem is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Salem is 192-Western Village Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Salem costs $1,528.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salem?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salem?
Cheap apartments in Salem have an average cost of $257 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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