Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer South Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $500 (68 Rentals)

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property at 6075 Fircrest St SE

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

6075 Fircrest St SE

SalemOR97306

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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

3837 12th St SESalem, OR 97302
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Hidden Hills Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Hills Apartments

3640 Liberty Rd SSalem, OR 97302
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Liberty Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Towers

3652 Liberty Rd SSalem, OR 97302
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Sunnyslope Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnyslope Manor

1000-1024 Cunningham Ln SSalem, OR 97302
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Carriage Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Apartments

1251-1264 Royvonne Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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Park Knoll Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Knoll Apartments

1001-1097 Hermitage Way SSalem, OR 97302
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Silver Pine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Pine Apartments

5467 Commercial St SESalem, OR 97306
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Outer South, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer South area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakhill Apartments priced from $694. Sunnyslope Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $966. Here are the most affordable Outer South apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakhill Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$694
Sunnyslope Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$966
Sunnyside Village Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath - Unremodeled1BR,1BA$1,025
3441 3rd Ave2 Bed 1 bath W/D2BR,1BA$1,095
086-Friendship Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,100
Royvonne Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Baxter Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,245
Maplewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Southside Apartments2BR 1.5Bath2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South, OR

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South area is the $1.37 price per square foot RIP 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH - LARGE W/FP Model at Ripplingbrook Terrace in the in the Sunnyslope neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Outer South apartment is the 2br 1.5 bath Model at Southside Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Sunnyslope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ripplingbrook TerraceRIP 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH - LARGE W/FP2BR,2BA$1.37
Southside Apartments2br 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Battle Creek Lodges2x12BR,1BA$1.30
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Royvonne Hills Apartments2x1 Unit 122BR,1BA$1.33
3441 3rd Ave2 Bed 1 bath W/D2BR,1BA$1.28
Maplewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Sunnyslope Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Oakhill Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Outer South, Salem, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer South is at Riverplace Apartment Homes listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer South Apartment is $694 at Oakhill Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer South is starting from $966 at Sunnyslope Manor.

What is the most affordable Outer South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Hills Townhouses and starts from $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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