Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $1,100 (2 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Salem area of Salem.

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, OR

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Salem area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Meridian Apartments in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Downtown Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03) starting at $1,450 with a $1.47 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$1.81
WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
1380 Saginaw St S, Unit #11380 Saginaw St S2BR,2BA$2.18
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.44
Taybin Terrace ApartmentsUpstairs1BR,1BA$1.57
6 Nineteen ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
The Metropolitan Building0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 45009Studio ,1BA$2.28
Willamette Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Salem?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, OR with pricing that ranges from $500 to $4,040. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Salem ranging from $1,195 to $2,900.

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 $1,195 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,946.

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