Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (10 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 192-Western Village Apartments priced from $925. 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
192-Western Village Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$925
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, OR

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Salem area is the $2.24 price per square foot 2x2 Balcony Model at The Meridian Apartments in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,661. The second greatest value Downtown Salem apartment is the 1127 Broadway St NE Model at 1127 Broadway St NE, Unit 311 starting at $1,695 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Central Area 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 Apartments2x2 Balcony2BR,2BA$2.24
1127 Broadway St NE, Unit 3111127 Broadway St NE2BR,2BA$1.47
12th Street Lofts2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Willamette Landing2x1 End Unit2BR,1BA$1.89
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
1109 16th St SE, Unit SE Salem 4-Plex LLC1109 16th St SE2BR,1BA$1.67
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Fountain Court1/1 Compact1BR,1BA$2.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Salem?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, OR with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,040. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Salem ranging from $875 to $2,400.

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 $875 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,694.

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