Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Western Village Apartments priced from $895. Madison Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western Village Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$895
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, OR

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Salem area is the $1.96 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Meridian Apartments in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,811. The second greatest value Downtown Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Wallace Park Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the West Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meridian Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.96
Wallace Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.41
12th Street Lofts2 bed 1 bath - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.38
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Willamette Landing2x1 End Unit2BR,1BA$1.81
#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.22
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
The Court YardA2-STUStudio ,1BA$2.47
RivenwoodThe GrainlineStudio ,1BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Salem?

There are currently 184 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, OR with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,040. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Salem ranging from $1,100 to $1,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Salem ranges from $1,100 to $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,538.

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