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property at 2594 Hummingbird St NE

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2594 Hummingbird St NE, Unit Bedroom C

2594 Hummingbird St NE
SalemOR97301

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property at 4327 Arnold St NE

$1,450

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4327 Arnold St NE
KeizerOR97303

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salem, OR

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salem, OR area range in price from $500 to $4,040 with an overall median price of $2,218. The three Salem neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Neighbors at $950, Grant at $950, and Highland at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Neighbors$1,310$95014
Grant$1,587$9506
Highland$1,595$9508
Northeast Salem$1,795$9958
Four Corners$1,849$99559
East Lancaster$1,850$99587
NOLA$1,850$99540
Southeast Mill Creek$1,850$1,19950
Outer East$1,990$995140
Hayesville$1,995$99569

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, OR is a Studio unit found at The Metropolitan Building in the West Salem neighborhood priced from $500. Oakhill Apartments in the Sunnyslope neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $786. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Metropolitan Building0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 76101Studio,1BA$500
Oakhill Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$786
192-Western Village Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$845
338-Fir Knoll Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Stonecreek Duplexes in the in the East Lancaster neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2br 1.5bth Model at Southside Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Sunnyslope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonecreek Duplexes2x12BR,1BA$1.38
Southside Apartments2br 1.5bth2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Z_Campus Court Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.28
Lancaster Terrace Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.28
Oakhill Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Twin Oaks Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Royvonne Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Sunnyslope Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
046-Lancaster Court1x11BR,1BA$1.39

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Salem, OR
Population: 173,442

Ranked #149

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 872 Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR with pricing that ranges from $500 to $4,040. There are also 124 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $650 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem ranges from $650 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,238.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Salem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Salem range from $1,495 to $4,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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