Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Peace Street

1291-1381 Peace St SESalem, OR 97302
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Oakhill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhill Apartments

3837 12th St SESalem, OR 97302
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Meadowlawn Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlawn Apartments

3897 Meadowlawn Loop SESalem, OR 97317
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2319-2347 Lee St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2319-2347 Lee St SE

2319-2347 Lee St SESalem, OR 97301
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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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AMBERMANOR
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

AMBERMANOR

3750-3762 NE Amber StSalem, OR 97301
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031-Pringle
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

031-Pringle

3138 Pringle Rd SESalem, OR 97302
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Magnolia36
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia36

3494 Maci Elle Ct SESalem, OR 97302

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Cheapest Available Southeast Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments priced from $895. Meadowlawn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable Southeast Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$895
Meadowlawn ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Villa Caprice1 bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1BA$1,299
The Grove ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,399
031-Pringle2x1.5 TH2BR,1BA$1,595
AMBERMANOR2BR/2.5BA2BR,2BA$1,595
Magnolia362/22BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Salem, OR

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Salem area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3/2.5 Model at Magnolia28 in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Southeast Salem apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at AMBERMANOR starting at $1,595 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the East Lancaster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia283/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.76
AMBERMANOR2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.39
031-Pringle2x1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.51
828 25th St SE, Unit 828828 25th St SE2BR,1BA$1.32
Villa Caprice1 bed / 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.61
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.12
The Grove ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.87
Meadowlawn ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
2683 12th Pl SE, Unit 2683 12th Pl.2683 12th Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.76
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10

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Southeast Salem, Salem, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Salem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Salem Apartment is $895 at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Salem is starting from $995 at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments.

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