Studio Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR (259 Rentals)

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Rivenwood
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$1,298 - $1,659

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Base Rent$1,298 - $1,990
Total Monthly Price$1,298 - $1,990
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Rivenwood

424 Center St NESalem, OR 97301
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Citizen
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Citizen

277 High St NESalem, OR 97301
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cedar court
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cedar court

4504-4575 Cedar Ct NSalem, OR 97303
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Chemeketa House
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Chemeketa House

1327-1337 Chemeketa St NESalem, OR 97301

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160 King St S
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160 King St S

160 King St SSalem, OR 97302

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325 14th St SE
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325 14th St SE

325 14th St SESalem, OR 97301
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Prairie Village
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Prairie Village

4849 San Francisco Dr NESalem, OR 97305
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Bridgewood Apartments
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Bridgewood Apartments

2550 Lancaster Dr NESalem, OR 97305
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Cardinal Court
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Cardinal Court

141-175 Hrubetz Rd SESalem, OR 97302

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The Gables
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The Gables

3355 Portland Rd NESalem, OR 97301

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Salem Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 18, 2026

There are currently 112 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Salem, OR that range in price from $500 to $1,659. Central Area, Downtown Salem and South Central are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Salem with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Central Area20$1,382$500
Downtown Salem20$1,382$500
South Central17$1,394$500
West Salem16$1,398$500
Lansing14$1,298$900
Hayesville6$1,372$1,099
Outer East6$1,372$1,099
South Central Salem5$1,409$1,382
Grant3$950$900
Highland2$1,072$950

Largest Available Salem Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Salem, OR is found at Cartwright Apartments in the West Salem neighborhood and is 742 square feet priced from $1,850. South Block Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 634 square feet and currently listed start at $1,382. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Cartwright ApartmentsYoke742 Sq Ft$1,850
South Block ApartmentsStudio-A-1C634 Sq Ft$1,382
Madison Court ApartmentsStudio600 Sq Ft$950
The Court YardA2-STU572 Sq FtCall for Rates
Northplace Apartment HomesAgate549 Sq Ft$1,361
Willamette EstatesMcKay472 Sq Ft$1,099
RivenwoodThe Grainline387 Sq Ft$1,305
The Lee ApartmentsTLEE - Studio 370370 Sq Ft$1,050
The Metropolitan Building0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 76101260 Sq Ft$500

Cheapest Available Salem Studio Apartments

As of September 18, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Salem, OR is the Studio Model starting from $950 at Madison Court Apartments in the Central Area neighborhood. The second most affordable Salem Studio is the TLEE - Studio 370 Model at The Lee Apartments starting at $1,050 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Salem is currently $1,319. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Madison Court ApartmentsStudio$950
The Lee ApartmentsTLEE - Studio 370$1,050
Willamette EstatesMcKay$1,099
Cartwright ApartmentsForge$1,199
RivenwoodThe Grainline- Income Restricted$1,298
Northplace Apartment HomesAgate$1,361
South Block ApartmentsStudio-A-1C$1,382
The Court YardA2-STU$1,515

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Salem Overview

Salem is the capital of Oregon and is located in Marion County, the 2nd largest city in Oregon behind Portland. The top colleges are Willamette University, Corban University and Chemeketa Community College. Salem is nicknamed the Cherry City because of the different varieties of cherries invented and exhibited.

Why live in Salem, OR?

Salem has a beautiful woodsy landscape with a rich history of invention and filming. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was filmed at the Oregon State Hospital. There are a plethora of wineries and vineyards from which to choose. The 46 parks are lush and inviting and spread over almost 30 miles across the state. Salem has ongoing community events like the Saturday Market, available from May until October, and exhibits baked goods, crafts, produce and meat. There is also the Wednesday Farmers’ Market that takes place downtown in Courthouse Square during the summer months. The Indoor Saturday Public Market is open all year-around.

Salem, OR
Population: 173,442

Ranked #149

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Salem with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Salem is at Madison Court Apartments listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Salem Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Salem is $1,319.

What is the largest available Studio Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 742 square feet unit starting from $1,850 at Cartwright Apartments.

What is the average size for Salem Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Salem is currently 499 sq ft.

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