
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $615 (101 Rentals)


Taybin Terrace Apartments

1433 Salishan St SE

3170 Lansing Ave NE

Brighton Park

3441 3rd Ave

Anita Manor Apartments

1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments

Somerset Apartments
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Salem Parkway Apartments

Liberty Street Apartments

771 21st St SE

1679 Savage Rd NE

1119 Waller St SE

6 Nineteen Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE

1932 Chemeketa St NE

Springwood Terrace Apartments
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The Court at Hawthorne

Peace Street

Nola Place

Oak Manor Apartments

Robins Lane

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Royvonne Hills Apartments

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Chandelle Apartments

Wayside Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

Crown Ridge Apartments
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Sunnyside Village

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Lancaster Commons

Beverly Towhomes

3104 Bluff Ave SE

Towne South Apartments

Amber Park Apartments

219 Myers St S

595 Highland Ave NE

Baxter Ridge Apartments

Summit View
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Eola Heights Apartments

Willamette Estates

Cherry Glen Apartments

4 Corners Apartments

Brook Hollow Apartments

Saddle Club Apartments

Reserve at Hawk's Ridge

Copperfield Apartments

Hawks Point Apartments

Providence Place Senior Apartments
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Salem, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $900 | $1,699 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $615 | $2,085 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,050 | $2,826 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,395 | $4,040 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,544 | $2,845 |
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Morningside Elementary School
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Salem is 192-Western Village Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Salem costs $2,074.
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 30 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 $309 which is $1,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
