Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Central Salem area of Salem.

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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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Fountain Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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027-Candalaria Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

027-Candalaria Plaza

396-410 Waldo Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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080-Salem Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

080-Salem Heights

131-169 Salem Heights Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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South Central Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

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 $995. Peace Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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$995
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$1,095
027-Candalaria Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1,095
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Salem area is the $2.01 price per square foot 2x2 Balcony Model at The Meridian Apartments in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,676. The second greatest value South Central Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Units Model at Harmona Heights Apartments starting at $1,715 with a $1.57 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 Apartments2x2 Balcony2BR,2BA$2.01
Harmona Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Units2BR,2BA$1.57
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
1624-1634 Capitol St SE, Unit 16341624-1634 Capitol St SE2BR,1BA$1.62
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.62
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$2.03
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
South Block ApartmentsStudio A-1Studio ,1BA$3.14
RivenwoodStudio Type 1 Income RestrictedStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Salem, Salem, OR

Ranked #28

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

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3.0
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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 Rivenwood listed at $1,275.

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 $995 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 $1,095 at 027-Candalaria Plaza.

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