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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer East Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $1,099 | $1,502 |
Outer East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $899 | $1,630 |
Outer East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $995 | $2,095 |
Outer East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,295 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer East Neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brighton Park | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Salem Parkway Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
North Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
046-Lancaster Court | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fisher Park Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Howard Commons | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
North Park Apartments | 3 bedrooms | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Z_Campus Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Park Avenue Village Apartments | 0012x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Stafford Square Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Lancaster Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Brighton Park | 2BR 1Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
046-Lancaster Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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
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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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