Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR (208 Rentals)

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Rivenwood
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$1,298 - $1,990

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Rivenwood

424 Center St NESalem, OR 97301
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South Block Apartments
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$1,455 - $3,770

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South Block Apartments

315 Commercial St SESalem, OR 97301
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 1110 Cottage St NE
$1,999

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1110 Cottage St NE

SalemOR97301
property at 444 Gaines St NE
$1,990

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Base Rent$1,990
Total Monthly Price$1,990
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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444 Gaines St NE

SalemOR97301
property at 364 Wilson St S
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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364 Wilson St S

SalemOR97302
property at 362 Wilson St S
$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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362 Wilson St S

SalemOR97302

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Downtown Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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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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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, September 11, 2026, there are currently 208 available Downtown Salem apartments priced from $500 to $4,040, with an average monthly rent of $1,734.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Salem?

There are currently 94 Studio Apartments in Downtown Salem with rent ranges from $500 to $1,655 with an average price of $1,326.

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 $950 to $2,206 with an average monthly rent of $1,468.

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 $995 to $3,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,909.

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 $2,599 to $4,040 - averaging $3,110 for the location.

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.

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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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.