
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $700 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lancaster area of Salem.


633 Thompson Ave NE

Mallard Landing

The Court at Hawthorne

1677 Savage Rd NE

3027 D St NE

Nola Place

2469 Lee St SE

Beverly Towhomes

Lancaster Commons
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Howard Commons

3114 Evergreen Ave NE

Reserve at Hawk's Ridge

Eastpark Apartment Homes

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195-Santiam Village Apartments

Crossings at Center Street

167-Triple Crown

Veri on Sunnyview

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Fruitland Meadow
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Willow Tree Place

4 Corners Apartments

Stafford Square Apartments

124 Stafford Ln NE

3710-3712 Osborn Ave NE

1781-1783 Park Ave NE

3536-3538 Fisher Ct NE

1148 46th Pl SE

3576-3578 Fisher Ct NE

Stoneridge Apartments
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Teresa's Apartments

Evergreen Park Apartments

Ridgeland

Anita Manor Apartments

Brighton Park

Whitman Park Apartments

Murphy Manor Apartments

Fountain Valley Apartments

Island Park Apartments

Park Place Apartments
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Village East Apartments

Devonshire Court Apartments

Lancaster Park Apartments

Amber Park Apartments

2425 Lansing Ave NE

Meadowlawn Apartments

Coral Heights

Beverly Plaza

Shepherds Crossing Apartments

Kalani Gardens
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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 | $1,327 | $1,302 | $1,365 |
| East Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $900 | $1,595 |
| East Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $995 | $1,825 |
| East Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,495 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Manor Apartments | Manor | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Court at Hawthorne | Upstairs 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Mallard Landing | 1BED1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Murphy Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Nola Place | 1x1s | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Island Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,177 |
| Beverly Towhomes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Meadowlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lancaster Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Reserve at Hawk's Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Commons | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Stonecreek Duplexes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Stafford Square Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 195-Santiam Village Apartments | 2x2S | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 167-Triple Crown | 2x2 Apt | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Lancaster Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Park Avenue Village Apartments | 0012x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Island Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Court at Hawthorne | Upstairs 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Mallard Landing | 1BED1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,299.
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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