1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, SC (15 Rentals)

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Salem, SC Local Guide

Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, SC is found at Northway Apartments and is 800 square feet priced from $900. Windwood Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 600 square feet and currently listed start at $800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$900
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Updated 1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$800
FIELD VILLAGE APARTMENTS1 bedroom 1 bathroom518 Sq Ft$947
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom450 Sq Ft$850

Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, SC is the Duplex Updated 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $800 at Windwood Apartments . The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Riverbank Commons starting at $850 in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $920. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Updated 1 Bed 1 Bath$800
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom$850
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath$900
FIELD VILLAGE APARTMENTS1 bedroom 1 bathroom$947

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salem, SC

Ranked #69

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Salem, SC

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5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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4 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $920.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 800 square feet unit starting from $900 at Northway Apartments.

What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 0 sq ft.

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