
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $895 (30 Rentals)


Anita Manor Apartments

The Court at Hawthorne

Brighton Park

633 Thompson Ave NE

1679 Savage Rd NE

Nola Place
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3797 D St NE

Beverly Towhomes

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1762 Evergreen Ave NE, Unit 1762, Unit 1762

2425 Lansing Ave NE

Amber Park Apartments

Lancaster Commons

Howard Commons
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Fruitland Meadow

BROOK HOLLOW APARTMENTS

Crossings at Center Street

Eastpark Apartment Homes

Stoneridge Apartments

Villa Rose Apartments
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Whitman Park Apartments

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Murphy Manor Apartments

3213 Center St NE

Devonshire Court Apartments

Coral Heights

Meadowlawn Apartments
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Fountain Valley Apartments

2704 D St NE
East Lancaster, Salem, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lancaster?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,212 | $875 | $1,378 |
East Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $895 | $1,611 |
| East Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $995 | $1,855 |
| East Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,595 | $2,232 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lancaster Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lancaster?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lancaster is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lancaster?
The cheapest apartment in East Lancaster is Anita Manor Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in East Lancaster costs $1,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lancaster?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in East Lancaster that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Lancaster?
Cheap apartments in East Lancaster have an average cost of $305 which is $1,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lancaster.
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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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