
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $700 (11 Rentals)
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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 |
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East Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $1,285 | $1,305 |
East Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $899 | $1,565 |
East Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,195 | $1,895 |
East Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,525 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 11 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brighton Park | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Murphy Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Mallard Landing | 1BED1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Island Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Nola Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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167-Triple Crown | 3x2 Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Howard Commons | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Veri on Sunnyview | 2 BR 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
195-Santiam Village Apartments | 2x2S | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Lancaster Commons | 2 Bedroom W | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Kalani Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Stafford Square Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Brighton Park | 2BR 1Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Amber Park Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Murphy Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lancaster, Salem, OR
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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
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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 $1,250.
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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