Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $600 (23 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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027-Candalaria Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

027-Candalaria Plaza

396-410 Waldo Ave 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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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3230 Pringle Rd 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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031-Pringle
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments priced from $995. Liberty Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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
Liberty Street Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Waldo Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE1x11BR,1BA$1,085
Fountain Court1/1 Compact1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Salem area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Liberty Street Apartments in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value South Central Salem apartment is the 1 Bedroom Units Model at Harmona Heights Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.66 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.
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Harmona Heights Apartments1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.66
#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.22
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.49
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
1647 Salishan St SE1647 Salishan St SE2BR,1BA$1.80
Waldo Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Fountain Court1/1 Compact1BR,1BA$2.28
Summit ViewSUM 1X1 Small1BR,1BA$2.78

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 $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 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 #375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE and starts from $1,750.

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