Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $714 (31 Rentals)

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Peace Street
$1,100 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,150
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Peace Street

1291-1381 Peace StSalem, 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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144-Rural Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

144-Rural Court

1642-1664 13th 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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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3230 Pringle Rd SESalem, OR 97302
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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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Mill Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Creek

2489-2499 Hyde St SESalem, OR 97301
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AMBERMANOR
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

AMBERMANOR

3750-3762 NE Amber StSalem, OR 97301
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Magnolia36
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia36

3494 Maci Elle Ct SESalem, OR 97302

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Morningside Manor
3 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Manor

1260-1264 Marilyn St SESalem, OR 97302
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031-Pringle
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

031-Pringle

3138 Pringle Rd SESalem, OR 97302
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Southeast Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

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 144-Rural Court priced from $950. 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Southeast Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
144-Rural Court1x11BR, 1BA$950
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$995
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,095
Bella Rose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,095
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,100
#361 RICHMOND APARTMENTS2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1BA$1,299
Meadowlawn ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,311
Mill Creek2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1BA$1,450
AMBERMANOR2BR/2.5BA2BR, 2BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Salem, OR

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Salem area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at AMBERMANOR in the East Lancaster neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Southeast Salem apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Mill Creek in the East Lancaster neighborhood starting at $1,450 with a $1.39 price per square foot. 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.
AMBERMANOR2BR/2.5BA2BR, 2.5BA$1.39
Mill Creek2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.39
The Grove ApartmentsJuniper2BR, 2BA$1.77
#361 RICHMOND APARTMENTS2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.44
OAKHILL APARTMENTS2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.85
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1.24
Bella Rose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.37
Meadowlawn ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One and a half Bath TH1BR, 1.5BA$1.86
2229 Lee St SE, Unit 2229 Lee St SE2229 Lee St SE1BR, 1BA$1.57
Lynwood Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.68

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Southeast Salem, Salem, OR

Ranked #27

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $950 at 144-Rural Court.

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 $1,299 at #361 RICHMOND APARTMENTS.

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