Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (31 Rentals)

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Peace Street
$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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$1,487 - $3,095
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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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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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080-Salem Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

080-Salem Heights

131-169 Salem Heights Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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Cedar Crest Apartments
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Cedar Crest Apartments

3230 Pringle Rd 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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Cheapest Available South Central Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Salem area of Salem, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at Liberty Street Apartments priced from $999. Willamette Terrace Apartments 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
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$999
Willamette Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,150
Summit ViewSUM 1X1 Small1BR,1BA$1,195
Cedar Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Cannon Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,250
South Block ApartmentsStudio-A2Studio,1BA$1,487
Cartwright ApartmentsStaveStudio,1BA$1,499
Fairmount Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of July 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 Units Model at Harmona Heights Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.51 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
Harmona Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Units2BR,2BA$1.51
Fairmount Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Cannon Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.47
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.44
Cedar Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Willamette Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.84
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Summit ViewSUM 1X1 Small1BR,1BA$2.66

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 South Block Apartments listed at $1,487.

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 $999 at Liberty Street 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 Fairmount Park Apartments and starts from $1,750.

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