Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $500 with Utilities Included (70 Rentals)

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Fruitland Meadow
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$1,330 - $1,888

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fruitland Meadow

5164 SE Caplinger RdSalem, OR 97317
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Woodbrook Apartments
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$1,399 - $1,479

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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,479

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,479
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Woodbrook Apartments

3215-3295 Felina Ave NESalem, OR 97301
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

3712 Sunnyview Rd NESalem, OR 97305
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

3837 12th St SESalem, OR 97302
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Susan Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Susan Court Apartments

1152-1200 Susan Ct NESalem, OR 97303
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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14th St. Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

14th St. Courtyard

830-854 14th St NESalem, OR 97301
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Clark Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Creek Apartments

3300 Willow Ct SESalem, OR 97302
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Hidden Hills Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Hills Apartments

3640 Liberty Rd SSalem, OR 97302
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Teresa's Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teresa's Apartments

704-710 Norman Ave NESalem, OR 97301
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Courtney Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtney Place

220 Cottage St NESalem, OR 97301
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Liberty Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Towers

3652 Liberty Rd SSalem, OR 97302
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The Court at Hawthorne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Court at Hawthorne

721-759 Hawthorne Ave NESalem, OR 97301
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Sunnyslope Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Manor

1000-1024 Cunningham Ln SSalem, OR 97302
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Ridgeland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeland

4321-4375 Center St NESalem, OR 97301
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Brighton Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Park

3864 Sunnyview Rd NESalem, OR 97305
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Deer Creek Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Crossing

1520-1580 Wallace Rd NWSalem, OR 97304
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Summerwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwood Apartments

4235 Fir Rest Way NESalem, OR 97301
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Koz on State
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on State

260 State StSalem, OR 97301
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Silverpark Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverpark Apartments

3563 Silverpark Pl NESalem, OR 97305
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Wayside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wayside Apartments

3809-3835 24th Pl NESalem, OR 97301
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Park Knoll Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Knoll Apartments

1001-1097 Hermitage Way SSalem, OR 97302
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Silver Pine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Pine Apartments

5467 Commercial St SESalem, OR 97306
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Cedar Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court

3450 Silvercedar Pl NESalem, OR 97305
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Salem, OR
Population: 173,442

Ranked #149

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,555.

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 28 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 $335 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

Written by: Robin Stewart

Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.