Cheap Homes for Rent in West Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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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 COLONIAL APARTMENTS priced from $1,050. 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
COLONIAL APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
166-Gerth Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, OR

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2x2 Small Model at Willamette Landing in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 1135 Satara Ave NW Model at 1135 Satara Ave NW, Unit Satara starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 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.
Willamette Landing2x2 Small2BR,2BA$1.65
1135 Satara Ave NW, Unit Satara1135 Satara Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.64
WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Willamette ParkMcKenzie2BR,2BA$1.73
RIVER VALLEY TERRACE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.66
Riverbend Terrace Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Verda CrossingCeltic2BR,2BA$1.86
Eola Heights ApartmentsThe Chardonnay1BR,1BA$1.69
COLONIAL APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in West Salem?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in West Salem, OR with pricing that ranges from $995 to $4,040. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Salem ranging from $1,045 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Salem ranges from $1,045 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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