Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gateway Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $1,000 (24 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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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 Sunnyside Village Apartments priced from $1,025. Royvonne Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable South Gateway apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunnyside Village ApartmentsOne bedroom One bath garden apartment1BR,1BA$1,025
Royvonne Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Copperfield Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,299
Vista Point1x11BR,1BA$1,335
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gateway, OR

As of July 07, 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 2x2 Model at LIBERTY CREST APARTMENTS starting at $1,725 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Sunnyslope 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
LIBERTY CREST APARTMENTS2x22BR,2BA$1.72
The Apartments at Cinnamon Lakes2x2 Large Updated2BR,2BA$1.75
Overlook Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Gateway Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B The Klamath2BR,1BA$1.60
Rolling Hills TownhousesFurnished Two-Story Townhouse 2BR 1.5BATH | Pet...2BR,1.5BA$1.69
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Royvonne Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Vista Point1x11BR,1BA$1.82
Copperfield Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.79

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,025 at Sunnyside Village 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 $1,300 at Sunnyside Village 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 Sunnyside Village Apartments and starts from $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

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