Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (19 Rentals)

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West Hills Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Hills Village

341 Senate St NWSalem, OR 97304
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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 1 Bed unit found at Crown Ridge Apartments priced from $899. Riverbend Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Outer West apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crown Ridge Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Riverbend Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
166-Gerth Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,450
Aspen Grove ApartmentsMt Bachelor1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West, OR

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West area is the $1.65 price per square foot Santiam Model at Willamette Park in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Outer West apartment is the 2x1 Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.66 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.
Willamette ParkSantiam2BR,2BA$1.65
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Acero West SalemCOBALT1BR,1BA$2.21
Aspen Grove ApartmentsMt Bachelor1BR,1BA$2.19
Crown Ridge Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Riverbend Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West, Salem, OR

Ranked #26

Among neighborhoods in Salem, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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!

Getting Around the Outer West Neighborhood in Salem, OR

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $899 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 $1,400 at Willamette Park.

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