Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Peace Street
$1,100 - $1,150
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$1,100 - $1,150
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Peace Street

1291-1381 Peace StSalem, OR 97302
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South Block Apartments
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$1,439 - $3,726
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$1,439 - $3,726
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South Block Apartments

315 Commercial St SESalem, OR 97301
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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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027-Candalaria Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

027-Candalaria Plaza

396-410 Waldo Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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144-Rural Court
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144-Rural Court

1642-1664 13th St 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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Fountain Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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080-Salem Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

080-Salem Heights

131-169 Salem Heights Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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365 16th St SE
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365 16th St SE

365 16th St SESalem, OR 97301
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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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Winter St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winter St

2029-2055 Winter St SESalem, OR 97302
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031-Pringle
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031-Pringle

3138 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 144-Rural Court priced from $950. 1481 Tripp / Lee 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
144-Rural Court1x11BR,1BA$950
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$995
Waldo Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$999
Willamette Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,085
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Cartwright ApartmentsForgeStudio,1BA$1,199
365 16th St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Winter St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,317
Willamette View Apartments870212BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Salem area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at 031-Pringle in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Central Salem apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Meridian Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the West Salem 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.
031-Pringle3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.44
The Meridian Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.73
Winter St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Willamette View Apartments870212BR,1BA$1.61
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
365 16th St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.79
Waldo Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66
Willamette Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.94
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Salem is at Cartwright Apartments listed at $1,199.

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 $950 at 144-Rural Court.

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 $1,800.

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