Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $400 (115 Rentals)

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Fruitland Meadow
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$1,223 - $1,802
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Fruitland Meadow

5164 SE Caplinger RdSalem, OR 97317
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Outer East, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Anita Manor Apartments priced from $895. Mallard Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Outer East apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anita Manor ApartmentsManor1BR,1BA$895
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$895
The Court at HawthorneUpstairs 1 bed1BR,1BA$925
Brighton Park1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$995
Salem Parkway Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
North Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Wayside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Nola Place1x1s1BR,1BA$1,100
Chandelle Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,125
Cascade View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East, OR

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East 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 Outer East apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Z_Campus Court Apartments starting at $1,342 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Lansing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AMBERMANOR2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Z_Campus Court Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.28
Orchard Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
North Park Apartments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.32
Park Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.29
Trinity Terrace Apartments2x1 Updated2BR,1BA$1.33
Columbia Village Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.41
Cheryl LynnTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Lancaster Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Cascade View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Salem. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East is under $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East is Anita Manor Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Outer East costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East?

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 6 regular apartments in Outer East 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 Outer East?

Cheap apartments in Outer East have an average cost of $101 which is $1,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East.

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