Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 2 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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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 Brighton Park priced from $899. Murphy Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable East Lancaster apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brighton Park1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$899
Murphy Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$1,095
Island Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Nola PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lancaster, OR

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lancaster area is the $1.59 price per square foot 3x2 Apt Model at 167-Triple Crown in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value East Lancaster apartment is the 2x2 Model at Howard Commons starting at $1,650 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.
167-Triple Crown3x2 Apt3BR,2BA$1.59
Howard Commons2x22BR,2BA$1.56
Veri on Sunnyview2 BR 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.63
195-Santiam Village Apartments2x2S2BR,2BA$1.63
Lancaster Commons2 Bedroom W2BR,1BA$1.63
Kalani Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Stafford Square Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Brighton Park2BR 1Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Amber Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.66
Murphy Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lancaster, Salem, OR

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Salem, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the East Lancaster Neighborhood in Salem, OR

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in East Lancaster is Brighton Park which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in East Lancaster costs $1,940.

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 3 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 $140 which is $1,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lancaster.

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