
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $925 (131 Rentals)


633 Thompson Ave NE

Springwood Terrace Apartments

1434 Ferry St SE, Unit 7

1677 Savage Rd NE

1679 Savage Rd NE

127 Hrubetz Rd SE

3104 Bluff Ave SE

Woodland Park Apartments

Mallard Landing
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3441 3rd Ave

Royal Oaks Apartments

Liberty Street Apartments

Sunnyside Village Apartments

2217-2221 Lee St SE

Willamette Terrace Apartments

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Royvonne Hills Apartments

1137 Saginaw St S

2469 Lee St SE

2687 12th Pl SE
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233 Kearney St S

675 25th St SE

3434 Liberty Rd S

Twin Oaks Apartments

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Peace Street

Nola Place

Oak Manor Apartments

1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments

648 Taybin Rd NW

1365-1367-1367 Chemeketa St NE
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Robins Lane

The Lee Apartments

Lancaster Commons

259 Myers St S

644 Taybin Rd NW

Baxter Ridge Apartments

Willamette Estates

Eola Heights Apartments

Cherry Glen Apartments
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Saddle Club Apartments

Reserve at Hawk's Ridge

Hawks Point Apartments

Gateway Village Apartments

Vista Point

Copperfield Apartments

Eastpark Apartment Homes

The Summit at Red Leaf

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Spring Woods
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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 | $1,366 | $900 | $1,749 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $925 | $2,206 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,495 | $4,040 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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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 $845, while the average apartment in Salem costs $2,204.
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 $263 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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