Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, VA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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34-48 Goodwin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34-48 Goodwin Ave

34-48 Goodwin AveSalem, VA 24153

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832 Westside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

832 Westside

832 NW Westside BlvdRoanoke, VA 24017
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Ashton Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Heights

3530 Dona Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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El Ray Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Ray Apartments

2627 Westover Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Colonial Yorktown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Yorktown

2920 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Greenbrier West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier West

4102-4112 Virginia Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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Brandon West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon West

2754 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Salem, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Everett in the Deyerle neighborhood priced from $985. The Pines of Roanoke in the Deyerle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Everett1 Bed 1Bath - 1A1BR,1BA$985
The Pines of RoanokeThe Pinewood1BR,1BA$1,060
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
The View at 7771x11BR,1BA$1,150
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, VA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.28 price per square foot B1 Model at Northridge Village in the in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood starting from $1,217. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at The Riverwalk at Salem starting at $1,215 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1.28
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Salem Wood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom with Den2BR,1BA$1.59
Langdon Square2x22BR,2BA$1.55
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
The Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.58
The View at 7772x1-B2BR,1BA$1.57
The Pines of RoanokeThe Pinewood1BR,1BA$1.41
The Everett1 Bed 1Bath - 1A1BR,1BA$1.54
801 Westside Blvd NW, Unit D801 Westside Blvd NW1BR,1BA$1.18

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Getting Around Salem, VA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $985 at The Everett.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $1,174 at The Everett.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Riverwalk at Salem and starts from $1,385.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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