Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Deer Creek Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Creek Crossing

1520-1580 Wallace Rd NWSalem, OR 97304
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Koz on State
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on State

121 SE Commerical StSalem, OR 97301
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Fountain Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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West Hills Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Hills Village

341 Senate St NWSalem, OR 97304
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West Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Crown Ridge Apartments priced from $899. 166-Gerth Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crown Ridge Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
166-Gerth Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$1,095
RivenwoodStudio Type 1Studio,1BA$1,315
WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, OR

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.86 price per square foot C1-2X2 Model at The Court Yard in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,685. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the The Grande Cuvee Model at Eola Heights Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the West Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Court YardC1-2X22BR,2BA$1.86
Eola Heights ApartmentsThe Grande Cuvee3BR,2BA$1.59
Willamette Landing2x2 Small2BR,2BA$1.65
WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Willamette ParkMcKenzie2BR,2BA$1.63
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Acero West SalemCOBALT1BR,1BA$2.21
Aspen Grove ApartmentsMt Bachelor1BR,1BA$2.19
Crown Ridge Apartments1BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Salem, Salem, OR

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Salem, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including West Salem, Salem, and the greater Salem area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West Salem Neighborhood in Salem, OR

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Salem is at Rivenwood listed at $1,315.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $899 at Crown Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Salem is starting from $1,350 at WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03).

What is the most affordable West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eola Heights Apartments and starts from $1,900.

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