
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR from $500 (258 Rentals) Page 2 of 6
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6 Nineteen Apartments

Parkview Apartments

644 Taybin Rd NW

Lancaster Commons

Baxter Ridge Apartments

Cheryl Lynn

Cannon Court Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

3432 Liberty Rd S
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585 Richmond Ave SE

2218 Navaho Ct SE

Summit View

Eola Heights Apartments

102-Mountain View

1031-1033 Saginaw St S

3140 Evergreen Ave NE

Howard Commons

Crestbrook Apartments

1880 Liberty St NE
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3342 Pringle Rd SE

621 Glen Creek Rd NW

4669 Nandale Dr NE

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Rivenwood

Northwood Meadows Apartments

Saddle Club Apartments

Reserve at Hawk's Ridge

Hawks Point Apartments

Eastpark Apartment Homes

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Southside Apartments

Cappella

South Pointe Apartments

Copperfield Apartments

1443-1445 Madrona Ave SE

1769 Davidson St SE

440 State St

Northplace Apartment Homes

Veri on Sunnyview

Newcastle Place Apartments
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Pinewood Terrace

195-Santiam Village Apartments

167-Triple Crown

899 Winter St NE

Oak Park Village Apartments

Harmona Heights Apartments

1435 Summer St NE

1375-1377 Franklin St NW

595-595 Highland Ave NE

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Woodbrook Apartments
Salem, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Salem Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $500 | $1,659 |
| Cheap Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $950 | $2,206 |
| Cheap Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $995 | $3,750 |
| Cheap Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,563 | $4,040 |
| Cheap Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,800 | $2,954 |
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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 $1,528.
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 $257 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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