
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $895 (84 Rentals)


The Court at Hawthorne

Mallard Landing

771 21st St SE

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365 14th St SE, Unit 365

175 25th St NE

633 Thompson Ave NE

Woodland Park Apartments

127 Hrubetz Rd SE

3962 Liberty Rd S
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133 Hrubetz Rd SE

Willamette Terrace Apartments

Springwood Terrace Apartments

3441 3rd Ave

Anita Manor Apartments

Brighton Park

Salem Parkway Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

Somerset Apartments

Liberty Street Apartments
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1679 Savage Rd NE

Sunnyside Village Apartments

1932 Chemeketa St NE

323 Senate St NW

912 Fir St S

Nola Place

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Peace Street

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Chandelle Apartments

Oak Manor Apartments

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Royvonne Hills Apartments
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Twin Oaks Apartments

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1762 Evergreen Ave NE, Unit 1762

241 High St NE

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Robins Lane

Amber Park Apartments

The Lee Apartments

Providence Place Senior Apartments

Oakhill Apartments
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Stoneridge Apartments

Susan Court Apartments

Villa Rose Apartments

14th St. Courtyard

Heritage Hills Apartments

Brookwood Terrace Apartments

Monica Lea

192-Western Village Apartments

Courtney Place

Ivanhoe 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 | $1,341 | $900 | $1,749 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $895 | $2,075 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,450 | $4,040 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,800 | $2,845 |
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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 $2,126.
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 38 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 $349 which is $1,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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