
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $400 (115 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer East area of Salem.


Anita Manor Apartments

Mallard Landing

The Court at Hawthorne

Salem Parkway Apartments

Brighton Park

1738 Park Ave NE

1744 Park Ave NE

North Park Apartments

Nola Place
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Chandelle Apartments

Oak Manor Apartments

3797 D St NE

Cheryl Lynn

Cascade View Apartments

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Trinity Terrace Apartments

Willamette Estates

Columbia Village Apartments

Stafford Square Apartments

Greenwood Park Apartments
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Beverly Towhomes

Oakbrook Inn

3822 Iberis St NE

3010 Phyllis St NE

3807 Iberis St NE

133 Stafford Ln NE

Northplace Apartment Homes

Amber Park Apartments

2425 Lansing Ave NE

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1762 Evergreen Ave NE, Unit 1762, Unit 1762
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Lancaster Commons

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Fruitland Meadow

Park Place Apartments

3792 Iberis St NE

3875 Iberis St NE

3446-3462-3462 Hadley St NE

4665 Nandale Dr NE

4007 Iberis St NE

Howard Commons

Reserve at Hawk's Ridge
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Saddle Club Apartments

3164 Evergreen Ave NE

2788 Claxter Rd NE

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JFJ Properties

Newcastle Place Apartments

167-Triple Crown

Oak Park Village Apartments

4114 Lancaster Dr NE
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $1,184 | $1,560 |
| Outer East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $895 | $1,665 |
| Outer East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $995 | $2,107 |
| Outer East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,595 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 115 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Manor Apartments | Manor | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Mallard Landing | 1BED1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Court at Hawthorne | Upstairs 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Brighton Park | 1BR 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Salem Parkway Apartments | 1BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| North Park Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Wayside Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Nola Place | 1x1s | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Chandelle Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Cascade View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| AMBERMANOR | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Z_Campus Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| North Park Apartments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Trinity Terrace Apartments | 2x1 Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Columbia Village Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Cheryl Lynn | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lancaster Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cascade View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,150.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.