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Hyden Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyden Greene

43 Hyden DrPhilippi, WV 26416
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McLane Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

McLane Apartments

701 McLane AveMorgantown, WV 26505
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Salem, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, WV is a 2 Beds unit found at Hyden Greene priced from $470. Apartments on Grant | Student Housing in the Downtown Morgantown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyden Greene2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$470
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$600
Stonewall Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$646
458 High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Marjorie Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$685
15 Beechurst Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Pine Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Cedarstone ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$750
Barrington North Apartment HomesBarrington North2BR,1BA$785
Chelsea Greene1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, WV and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.40 price per square foot 3 Bed/3 Bath Furnished Model at The Ridge in the starting from $525. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Mountaineer Court starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Morgantown 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.
The Ridge3 Bed/3 Bath Furnished3BR,3BA$0.40
Mountaineer Court3 Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Hyden Greene2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.42
101 Lough St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
Blackburn Building | Student Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.59
458 High St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
State on Campus Morgantown2x2 A2BR,2BA$0.99
Apartments on Grant | Student Housing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Delta2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.75
WinCor Properties257 Beechurst2BR,1BA$1.04

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Getting Around Salem, WV

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem is at 3618 Shinnston Pike listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $646 at Stonewall Garden Apartments.

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 $470 at Hyden Greene.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pine Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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