Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

3712 Sunnyview Rd NESalem, OR 97305
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Cedar Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court

3450 Silvercedar Pl NESalem, OR 97305
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Monica Lea
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monica Lea

2780-2818 Claxter Rd NESalem, OR 97301
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Silverpark Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverpark Apartments

3563 Silverpark Pl 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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Salem 12-Plex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem 12-Plex

3654-3664 47th Ave NESalem, OR 97305
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Whispering Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Pines

3777-3781 Iberis St NESalem, OR 97305
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Ridgeland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeland

4321-4375 Center St NESalem, OR 97301
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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 Brighton Park priced from $899. Salem Parkway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Outer East apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brighton Park1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$899
Salem Parkway Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
North Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
046-Lancaster Court1x11BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East, OR

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Fisher Park Apartments in the in the Lansing neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Outer East 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 Outer East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fisher Park Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.33
Howard Commons2x22BR,2BA$1.56
North Park Apartments3 bedrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Z_Campus Court Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.28
Park Avenue Village Apartments0012x12BR,1BA$1.51
Stafford Square Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Lancaster Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Brighton Park2BR 1Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
046-Lancaster Court1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East, Salem, OR

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Salem, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Outer East Neighborhood in Salem, OR

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,185.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East is Brighton Park which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Outer East costs $1,925.

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 11 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 $1,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East.

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