Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Deer Creek Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Crossing

1520-1580 Wallace Rd NWSalem, OR 97304
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Outer West, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West area of Salem, OR is a Studio unit found at Riverbend Terrace Apartments priced from $990. Crown Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverbend Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Crown Ridge Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Stoneway Apartments2x1L2BR,1BA$1,250
Eola Heights ApartmentsThe Riesling1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, OR

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.84 price per square foot Birch Model at Titan Hill Townhomes in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,845. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at RIVER VALLEY TERRACE starting at $1,450 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Titan Hill TownhomesBirch4BR,2.5BA$1.84
RIVER VALLEY TERRACE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.50
Willamette ParkSantiam2BR,2BA$1.58
420 Flying Squirrel Way NW, Unit 101420 Flying Squirrel Way NW2BR,2BA$1.92
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Stoneway Apartments2x1L2BR,1BA$1.56
Eola Heights ApartmentsThe Riesling1BR,1BA$1.62
Taybin Terrace ApartmentsUpstairs1BR,1BA$1.57
Crown Ridge Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Riverbend Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.98

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer West, Salem, and the greater Salem area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer West Apartment is $1,150 at Crown Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer West is starting from $1,225 at Parkview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willamette Park and starts from $1,797.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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