4845 Skylab Ave NE
SalemOR97305
Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $500 (22 Rentals)
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$1,295 - $1,850Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Howard Commons
3240 Harold Dr NESalem, OR 97305
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Rivenwood
424 Center St NESalem, OR 97301
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$1,302 - $2,210Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Eastpark Apartment Homes
102 Greencrest St NESalem, OR 97301
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$1,325 - $1,771Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cappella
4752 Liberty Rd SSalem, OR 97302
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$1,352 - $2,290Built in 2026Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 29, 2027
Northplace Apartment Homes 2
5254 Lunar Dr NESalem, OR 97305
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$1,361 - $2,309Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Northplace Apartment Homes
5115 Countryside Dr NESalem, OR 97305
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$1,395Built in 20241 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 21
Harmona Heights Apartments
1055 Schurman Dr SSalem, OR 97302
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$1,399 - $1,893
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Fruitland Meadow
5164 SE Caplinger RdSalem, OR 97317
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Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Courtney Place
220 Cottage St NESalem, OR 97301
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Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Cornerstone
2540 Rose Garden St NESalem, OR 97301
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Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Claxter Crossing Apartments
4253 Claxter CtSalem, OR 97301
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Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Koz on State
260 State StSalem, OR 97301
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Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Mahonia Crossing
5120 Salal St SESalem, OR 97306
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Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Cartwright Apartments
120 Bush St SSalem, OR 97302
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Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Shepherds Crossing Apartments
4433-4437 Mahrt Ave SESalem, OR 97317
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Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Fisher Park Apartments
4370-4374 Fisher Rd NESalem, OR 97305
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Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Hawthorne Place
4225-4265 Hawthorne Ave NESalem, OR 97301
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Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Keizer Station Apartments
5500 McLeod Ln NEKeizer, OR 97303
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Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Pleasant View Apartments
3655 Pleasant View Dr NEKeizer, OR 97303
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Built in 20221 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Cherry City Crossing
3930-3960 Cherry Ave NEKeizer, OR 97303
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Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Creeks Edge
5724 River Rd NKeizer, OR 97303
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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 | $1,312 | $500 | $1,655 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $950 | $2,206 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,563 | $4,040 |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,800 | $2,954 |
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Salem, ORPopulation: 173,442
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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 $795, while the average apartment in Salem costs $1,526.
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 $304 which is $1,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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