
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR (196 Rentals)


Willamette Landing

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Rivenwood

The Court Yard

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The Meridian Apartments

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South Block Apartments

Taybin Terrace Apartments

The Metropolitan Building

12th Street Lofts

Liberty Street Apartments
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6 Nineteen Apartments

1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments

Madison Court Apartments

The Lee Apartments

444 Gaines St NE

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1380 Saginaw St S, Unit #1

1434 Ferry St SE, Unit 7

445 20th St SE

233 Kearney St S

440 State St
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259 Myers St S

1137 Saginaw St S

1031-1033 Saginaw St S

2042 Myrtle Ave NE

1515 Mill St SE

1537 Commercial St SE

1435 Summer St NE

1365-1367-1367 Chemeketa St NE

2217-2221 Lee St SE

841 Liberty St NE
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239 Myers St S

295 Church St SE

340 14th St SE

1204 Commercial St NE

1466 4th St NE

1544-1546 Tripp St SE

436 Norway St NE

1620 Broadway St NE

1481 Hines St SE

345 Norway St NE
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Capitol Mall

695 Court St NE

721 Chemeketa St NE

656-658 Center St NE

Citizen

450 Church St NE

757 Center St NE

650 Marion St NE

Bishop Bldg

590 Union St NE
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Downtown Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salem Studio Apartments | $1,378 | $500 | $1,749 |
| Downtown Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $975 | $2,095 |
| Downtown Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $999 | $3,750 |
| Downtown Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,800 | $4,040 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,592 | $1,195 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,200 | $1,750 | $2,600 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Salem. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog or cat owners, listen up! this part of Salem ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Salem
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Salem area of Salem, OR?
As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 196 available Downtown Salem apartments priced from $500 to $4,040, with an average monthly rent of $1,766.
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Salem?
There are currently 92 Studio Apartments in Downtown Salem with rent ranges from $500 to $1,749 with an average price of $1,378.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Salem Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Salem ranges from $975 to $2,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,475.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Salem cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Salem range from $999 to $3,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,915.
How expensive are Downtown Salem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 10 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Salem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,800 to $4,040 - averaging $2,987 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.