
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $948 (84 Rentals)


Stafford Square Apartments

North Park Apartments

Cascade View Apartments

Orchard Park Apartments

Columbia Village Apartments

Somerset Apartments
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Crown Ridge Apartments

Salem Parkway Apartments

3441 3rd Ave

1265 Chemeketa St NE

1273 Chemeketa St NE

1259 Chemeketa St NE

Robins Lane

Lancaster Park Apartments

Cheryl Lynn

630-636 Ratcliff Dr SE
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1355-1365-1365 4th St NE

Nola Place

Maplewood Apartments

Mallard Landing

2589 Simpson St SE

4765 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Battle Creek Lodge 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 | $1,319 | $898 | $1,749 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $664 | $2,368 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $948 | $3,750 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,358 | $4,040 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $2,745 | $2,770 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSalem, OR
Ranked #9
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Morningside Elementary School
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Getting Around Salem, OR
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Stafford Square Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Salem costs $2,088.
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 16 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 $247 which is $1,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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