Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gateway Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $900 (38 Rentals)

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property at 6075 Fircrest St SE

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

6075 Fircrest St SE

SalemOR97306

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property at 1179 Mariel Pl S

$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1179 Mariel Pl S

SalemOR97306

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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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Reed Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reed Townhomes

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 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 $1,125. 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$1,125
Copperfield Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,299
Battle Creek Lodges2x12BR,1BA$1,299
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349
Pinewood Terrace2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,499
Overlook Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,500
Gateway Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B The Klamath2BR,1BA$1,525
Rolling Hills Townhouses2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,550
Encore Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gateway, OR

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Gateway area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3x2 House w/garage Model at Copperfield Apartments in the in the Sunnyslope neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South Gateway apartment is the 2x1 Model at Battle Creek Lodges starting at $1,299 with a $1.30 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.
Copperfield Apartments3x2 House w/garage3BR,2BA$2.04
Battle Creek Lodges2x12BR,1BA$1.30
Overlook Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Gateway Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B The Klamath2BR,1BA$1.57
White Oak Luxury Apartments2x2A Parkview2BR,2BA$1.78
Rolling Hills TownhousesFurnished Two-Story Townhouse 2BR 1.5BATH | Pet...2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Encore Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.70
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Royvonne Hills Apartments2x1 Unit 122BR,1BA$1.33
Pinewood Terrace2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.81

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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 $1,200 at Royvonne Hills 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 Rolling Hills Townhouses and starts from $1,750.

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