Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $700 (55 Rentals)

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Fruitland Meadow
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$1,399 - $1,613
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fruitland Meadow

5164 SE Caplinger RdSalem, OR 97317
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  • Low Income

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property at 1148 46th Pl SE

$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1148 46th Pl SE

SalemOR97317
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

3712 Sunnyview Rd NESalem, OR 97305
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Teresa's Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teresa's Apartments

704-710 Norman Ave NESalem, OR 97301
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Ridgeland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeland

4321-4375 Center St NESalem, OR 97301
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Brighton Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Park

3864 Sunnyview Rd NESalem, OR 97305
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Park Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1003-1085 Savage Rd NESalem, OR 97301
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Village East Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village East Apartments

108 Village East Way SESalem, OR 97317
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Meadowlawn Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlawn Apartments

3897 Meadowlawn Loop SESalem, OR 97317
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Coral Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Heights

2511-2571 Coral Ave NESalem, OR 97305
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Beverly Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Plaza

3655-3739 Beverly Ave NESalem, OR 97305
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Kalani Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kalani Gardens

151-199 25th St NESalem, OR 97301
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East Lancaster, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lancaster area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Anita Manor Apartments priced from $995. The Court at Hawthorne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Lancaster apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anita Manor ApartmentsManor1BR,1BA$995
The Court at HawthorneUpstairs 2 Bed2BR,1BA$995
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$995
Murphy Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Nola Place1x1s1BR,1BA$1,100
Island Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,177
Beverly Towhomes1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Meadowlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Lancaster Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,260
Reserve at Hawk's Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lancaster, OR

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lancaster area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Howard Commons in the in the East Lancaster neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Lancaster apartment is the 2x1 Model at Stonecreek Duplexes starting at $1,795 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the East Lancaster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Howard Commons3x23BR,2BA$1.55
Stonecreek Duplexes2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Stafford Square Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.42
195-Santiam Village Apartments2x2S2BR,2BA$1.52
167-Triple Crown2x2 Apt2BR,2BA$1.53
Lancaster Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Park Avenue Village Apartments0012x12BR,1BA$1.55
Island Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
The Court at HawthorneUpstairs 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.42
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$1.57

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East Lancaster, Salem, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Oregon including East Lancaster, Salem, and the greater Salem area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,299.

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 $995, while the average apartment in East Lancaster costs $1,850.

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 $182 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lancaster.

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