
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $995 (149 Rentals)


1744 Park Ave NE

1738 Park Ave NE

Park Place Apartments

2481 Cherry Ave NE

Liberty Street Apartments

3792 Iberis St NE

Cheryl Lynn

Cascade View Apartments

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Chandelle Apartments
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Trinity Terrace Apartments

12th Street Lofts

3441 3rd Ave

3875 Iberis St NE

3807 Iberis St NE

2595 Simpson St SE

Columbia Village Apartments

Greenwood Park Apartments

1594 Tripp St SE
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1359 Liberty St NE

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Royvonne Hills Apartments

Willamette Terrace Apartments

Salem Parkway Apartments

Parkview Apartments

6 Nineteen Apartments

Somerset Apartments

Nola Place

102-Mountain View

Maplewood Apartments
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Royal Oaks Apartments

Brooktree Apartments

Cannon Court Apartments

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Stoneway Apartments

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828 25th St SE, Unit 828, Unit 828

Lancaster Commons

Brighton Park

Vista Terrace Apartments

Southside Apartments

4665 Nandale Dr NE
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3114 Evergreen Ave NE

181 25th St NE

1118 Waller St SE

4114 Lancaster Dr NE

2220 Navaho Ct SE

Crestbrook Apartments

1537 Commercial St SE

Northwood Meadows Apartments

3822-3828 Bayonne Dr SE

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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 | $1,333 | $875 | $1,749 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $895 | $2,075 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,450 | $4,040 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $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 Sunnyslope Manor which is listed at $966, while the average apartment in Salem costs $2,211.
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 $308 which is $1,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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