Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $600 (27 Rentals)

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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 Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Waldo Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Cartwright ApartmentsForgeStudio,1BA$1,199
South Block ApartmentsStudio A2Studio,1BA$1,370
Fairmount Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,495
The Meridian Apartments1x1 Den1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of April 16, 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 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at Fairmount Park Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.50 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 Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.12
Willamette Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.79
Waldo Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
South Block ApartmentsStudio A2Studio ,1BA$2.95
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 $995 at 1481 Tripp / Lee 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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