Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $600 (21 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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Courtney Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtney Place

220 Cottage St NESalem, OR 97301
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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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Koz on State
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on State

121 SE Commerical StSalem, OR 97301
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Fountain Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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Frances Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Frances Apartments

555 Winter St NESalem, OR 97301
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West Hills Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Hills Village

341 Senate St NWSalem, OR 97304
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South Central, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Salem, OR is a Studio unit found at The 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 apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lee ApartmentsTLEE - Studio 370Studio,1BA$995
Liberty Street Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
027-Candalaria Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1,025
#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE1x11BR,1BA$1,085
Fountain Court1/1 Compact1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, OR

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Fairmount Park Apartments in the in the Croisan neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Liberty Street Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairmount Park Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Liberty Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Harmona Heights Apartments1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.66
Forest RidgeAlder2BR,1BA$1.71
#375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.22
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Towne South ApartmentsI Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Willamette View Apartments870111BR,1BA$1.81
320 Wilson St S, Unit 320 Wilson St S320 Wilson St S1BR,1BA$1.71
Summit ViewSUM 1X1 Large A1BR,1BA$2.08

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Salem. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central is at The Lee Apartments listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment is $999 at Liberty Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central is starting from $1,025 at 027-Candalaria Plaza.

What is the most affordable South Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at #375 WILLAMETTE TERRACE and starts from $1,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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