Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, VA from $671 (54 Rentals)

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property at 754 Dalewood Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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754 Dalewood Ave

SalemVA24153
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CAMELOT VILLAGE
$1,120 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,115 - $1,795
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,120 - $1,800
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

CAMELOT VILLAGE

900 Camelot DrSalem, VA 24153
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The Riverwalk at Salem
$1,215 - $1,485

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Base Rent$1,215 - $1,485

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12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Riverwalk at Salem

1650 Lancing DrSalem, VA 24153
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Salem Wood Apartments
$1,270 - $3,420

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Base Rent$1,200 - $3,350
Required Monthly Fees$70

Total Monthly Price$1,270 - $3,420
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Salem Wood Apartments

100 KIMBALL AveSalem, VA 24153
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The View at 777
$1,344 - $2,719

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Base Rent$1,265 - $2,640
Required Monthly Fees$79

Total Monthly Price$1,344 - $2,719
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The View at 777

777 Roanoke BlvdSalem, VA 24153
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The Crest Apartments
$1,395 - $3,305

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Base Rent$1,395 - $3,305

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The Crest Apartments

128 Rutledge DrSalem, VA 24153
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property at 2223 Bailey Ave
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2223 Bailey Ave

SalemVA24153
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Valleydale Apartments
$1,486 - $2,524

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,374 - $2,412
Required Monthly Fees$112

Total Monthly Price$1,486 - $2,524
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3

Valleydale Apartments

928 Ohio AveSalem, VA 24153
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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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415 Union St
Studio Apartments

415 Union St

415 Union StSalem, VA 24153
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

105 Otter AveSalem, VA 24153
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property at 610 S Market St
$1,045

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,045

Total Monthly Price$1,045
Studio Rentals
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610 S Market St

SalemVA24153
property at 216 Dalewood Ave
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

216 Dalewood Ave

SalemVA24153
property at 916 Pyrtle Dr
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
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916 Pyrtle Dr

SalemVA24153
property at 241 Ward St NW
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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241 Ward St NW

SalemVA24153
property at 801 Westside Blvd NW
$671

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$671

Total Monthly Price$671
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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801 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017

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property at 802 Westside Blvd NW
$646 - $746

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$746

Total Monthly Price$746
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802 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
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West Creek Manor
$1,025 - $1,385

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$975 - $1,335
Required Monthly Fees$50

Total Monthly Price$1,025 - $1,385
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

West Creek Manor

410-1 Westside Blvd NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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The Pines of Roanoke
$1,201 - $3,574

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Base Rent$1,188 - $3,561
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pines of Roanoke

4630 Roxbury Ln SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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Northridge Village
$1,285 - $1,735

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Base Rent$1,285 - $1,735

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Northridge Village

5204 Lancelot LnRoanoke, VA 24019
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Langdon Square
$1,350 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Langdon Square

2002 Langdon Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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The Retreat Apartments
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$1,443 - $3,121

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Base Rent$1,418 - $3,096
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The Retreat Apartments

6500 Grand Retreat DrRoanoke, VA 24019
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property at 1713-1715 Elbert Dr
$1,452

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,452

Total Monthly Price$1,452
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1713-1715 Elbert Dr

RoanokeVA24018
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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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Greenbrier West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier West

4102-4112 Virginia Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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The Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge

2920 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

4138 Crest Hill DrRoanoke, VA 24018
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The Everett
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Everett

4301 Garst Mill RdRoanoke, VA 24018
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Brandon West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon West

2754 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Bridgeway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Gardens

2307-2317 Memorial Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
property at 4121 Wyoming Ave NW
$1,223

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,223

Total Monthly Price$1,223
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15, 2027
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4121 Wyoming Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 2128 Orange Ave NW
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2128 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 943 35th St NW
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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943 35th St NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 926 Westside Blvd NW
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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926 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 837 30th St NW
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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837 30th St NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 2006 Sherwood Ave SW
$1,399

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,399

Total Monthly Price$1,399
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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2006 Sherwood Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015

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Salem, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salem, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salem, VA area range in price from $995 to $3,701 with an overall median price of $1,520. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Salem$1,520$99534

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 829 Westside Blvd NW in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood priced from $895. The Historic Blair Apartments in the Downtown Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
829 Westside Blvd NW1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$895
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$995
3802 Panorama Ave NW2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$995
3511 Barberry Ave, NW2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$995
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$995
Brandon West2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,010
Bridgeway Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,035
The Everett1 Bed, 1 Bath A Income-Restricted1BR, 1BA$1,049
CAMELOT VILLAGE2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, VA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Upgraded Model at Brandon Point Apartments in the South Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Bridgeway Gardens in the Gilmer neighborhood starting at $1,035 with a $0.94 price per square foot. 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.
Brandon Point Apartments3BR/2BA Upgraded3BR, 2BA$1.38
Bridgeway Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1.5BA$0.94
West Creek Manor2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.11
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.28
3802 Panorama Ave NW2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.11
4522 Laurelwood Dr, Unit Basement apartment4522 Laurelwood Dr1BR, 1BA$1.32
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.24
Brandon West2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.42
829 Westside Blvd NW1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.28
The Historic Blair Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.42

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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 $895 at 829 Westside Blvd NW.

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 $995 at The Historic Blair Apartments.

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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