
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $995 (51 Rentals)


1738 Park Ave NE

1744 Park Ave NE

The Court at Hawthorne

Stafford Square Apartments

133 Stafford Ln NE

Park Place Apartments

2463-2479 Lee St SE

148 25th St NE

Nola Place
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Brighton Park

181 25th St NE

2595 Simpson St SE

Lancaster Commons

3164 Evergreen Ave NE

Beverly Towhomes

Amber Park Apartments

167-Triple Crown

Reserve at Hawk's Ridge

BROOK HOLLOW APARTMENTS
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4772-4782 Sunnyview Rd NE

Veri on Sunnyview

Willow Tree Place

195-Santiam Village Apartments

Howard Commons

4 Corners Apartments

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Fruitland Meadow

Eastpark Apartment Homes

Villa Rose Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments
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Teresa's Apartments

Evergreen Park Apartments

Ridgeland

2431-2439 Trade St SE

Fountain Valley Apartments

Village East Apartments

Whitman Park Apartments

Lancaster Park Apartments

Island Park Apartments

4133-4145 Campbell Dr SE
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Beverly Plaza

Kalani Gardens

Coral Heights

Gregory Manor Apartments

4116 Market St NE

Park Avenue Village Apartments

Devonshire Court Apartments

Meadowlawn Apartments

Shepherds Crossing Apartments

AMBERMANOR
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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 | $1,205 | $875 | $1,364 |
| East Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $895 | $1,595 |
East Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $995 | $1,895 |
| East Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,595 | $2,210 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lancaster, Salem, OR
Ranked #17
Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 Mallard Landing which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in East Lancaster costs $1,862.
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 7 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 $197 which is $1,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lancaster.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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