Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gateway Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $999 (31 Rentals)

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Silver Pine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Pine Apartments

5467 Commercial St SESalem, OR 97306
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Madras Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Madras Apartments

1701 Madras St SESalem, OR 97306
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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5799-5811 Reed Ln SESalem, OR 97306
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South Gateway, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Gateway area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Royvonne Hills Apartments priced from $999. Sunnyside Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable South Gateway apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royvonne Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Sunnyside Village ApartmentsOne bedroom One bath garden apartment1BR,1BA$1,025
Copperfield Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,349
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349
Baxter Ridge Apartments2x2 Small2BR,2BA$1,395
Gateway Village1x1A1BR,1BA$1,399
Pinewood Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 828912BR,1BA$1,445
Encore2x2A2BR,2BA$1,500
Rolling Hills TownhousesThe Alder - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,550
Overlook Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gateway, OR

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Gateway area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Baxter Ridge Apartments in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value South Gateway apartment is the 2x2B Model at Encore starting at $1,650 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baxter Ridge Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.52
Encore2x2B2BR,2BA$1.60
The Apartments at Cinnamon Lakes2x2 Large Updated2BR,2BA$1.60
Magnolia 982 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.91
Overlook Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.57
White Oak2x2A2BR,2BA$1.67
Rolling Hills TownhousesThe Alder - 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath - FULLY REMODELED2BR,1.5BA$1.92
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Royvonne Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Sunnyside Village ApartmentsOne bedroom One bath garden apartment1BR,1BA$1.78

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Salem. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Gateway Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Gateway Apartment is $999 at Royvonne Hills Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Gateway is starting from $1,349 at South Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Gateway Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Gateway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Baxter Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,795.

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