Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Peace Street

1291-1381 Peace St SESalem, OR 97302
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Clark Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Creek Apartments

3300 Willow Ct SESalem, OR 97302
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Waldo Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waldo Terrace

370-388 Waldo Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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027-Candalaria Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

027-Candalaria Plaza

396-410 Waldo Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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Fountain Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3230 Pringle Rd SESalem, OR 97302
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Cheapest Available South Central Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments priced from $895. Willamette Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South Central Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$895
Willamette Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$999
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Cartwright ApartmentsForgeStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Salem area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Meridian Apartments in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value South Central Salem apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at Fairmount Park Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Croisan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meridian Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.95
Fairmount Park Apartments3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Summit ViewSUM 2X2 LG2BR,2BA$1.38
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Cannon Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.47
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.12
Willamette Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.79
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
South Block ApartmentsStudio-A-1Studio ,1BA$3.12
Cartwright ApartmentsForgeStudio ,1BA$3.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Salem Apartment is $895 at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Salem is starting from $999 at Liberty Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Central Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willamette Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,650.

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