Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $400 (107 Rentals)

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2594 Hummingbird St NE, Unit Bedroom C

2594 Hummingbird St NE
SalemOR97301

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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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Spring Woods
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$1,325 - $1,995
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Spring Woods

4040 Hayesville Dr NESalem, OR 97305
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Woodbrook Apartments
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$1,399 - $1,479
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Woodbrook Apartments

3215-3295 Felina Ave 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 The Court at Hawthorne priced from $895. 046-Lancaster Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Outer East apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Court at HawthorneUpstairs 1 bed1BR,1BA$895
046-Lancaster Court1x11BR,1BA$975
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
Brighton Park1BR 1Bath1BR,1BA$995
Salem Parkway Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Mallard Landing1BED1BATH1BR,1BA$995
Anita Manor ApartmentsManor1BR,1BA$995
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$995
Wayside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East, OR

As of May 30, 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
Park Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.15
Amber Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.47
Lancaster Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Trinity Terrace Apartments2x1 Updated2BR,1BA$1.33
Columbia Village Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.41
Cheryl LynnTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Cascade View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
046-Lancaster Court1x11BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East is The Court at Hawthorne which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Outer East costs $1,875.

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 5 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 $166 which is $1,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East.

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