Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lancaster Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $710 (58 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lancaster area of Salem.

property at 2486 Simpson St SE

$1,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 16

2486 Simpson St SE

SalemOR97301

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Fruitland Meadow
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$1,449 - $1,880
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fruitland Meadow

5164 SE Caplinger RdSalem, OR 97317
Family Friendly
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  • Low Income
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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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State
1 Bedroom Apartments

State

4265 State StSalem, 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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Renaissance Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Place

1725 Evergreen Ave NESalem, OR 97301
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Park Place Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

1003-1085 Savage Rd NESalem, OR 97301
  • Utilities Included

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Denver Court- DEN
2 Bedroom Apartments

Denver Court- DEN

855-875 Concord St NESalem, OR 97301
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Coral Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Heights

2511-2571 Coral Ave NESalem, OR 97305
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Meadowlawn Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlawn Apartments

3897 Meadowlawn Loop SESalem, OR 97317
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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 Mallard Landing priced from $995. Apartment Complex ~ Murphy Manor 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
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$995
Apartment Complex ~ Murphy Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Island Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Renaissance Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,082
Whitman Park ApartmentsWhitman Remodeled 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Den1BR,1BA$1,100
Nola Place1x1s1BR,1BA$1,100
Eastside 1 ApartmentsUpdated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Beverly Towhomes1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Denver Court- DEN2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Meadowlawn ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lancaster, OR

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lancaster area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at AMBERMANOR in the in the East Lancaster neighborhood starting from $1,595. 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.
AMBERMANOR2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Stonecreek Duplexes2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Howard Commons2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Park Avenue Village Apartments0012x22BR,2BA$1.28
167-Triple Crown2x2 Apt2BR,2BA$1.53
Lancaster Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Eastside 1 Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Ba w/ Hook Ups Updated2BR,1BA$1.48
Kalani Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.52
Whitman Park ApartmentsWhitman Remodeled 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.47
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 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 $1,495.

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 9 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 $199 which is $1,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lancaster.

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