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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salisbury?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Salisbury Studio Apartments | $1,104 | $770 | $1,471 |
Cheap Salisbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $850 | $1,626 |
Cheap Salisbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $1,050 | $2,124 |
Cheap Salisbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,066 | $2,854 |
Cheap Salisbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,330 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salisbury, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Salisbury, NC area range in price from $725 to $2,883 with an overall median price of $1,500. The three Salisbury neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club Hills at $1,095, Westwood at $725, and Downtown Salisbury at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salisbury Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Country Club Hills | $1,400 | $1,095 | 9 |
Westwood | $1,496 | $725 | 63 |
Downtown Salisbury | $1,508 | $850 | 38 |
Oakland | $1,550 | $850 | 8 |
Summit Coporate Center | $1,550 | $850 | 33 |
Cheapest Available Salisbury Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salisbury, NC is a Studio unit found at Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes in the Westwood neighborhood priced from $725. Wiley School Apartments in the Davidson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salisbury apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Wiley School Apartments | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Nu Salisbury South | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salisbury, NC
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salisbury area is the $1.03 price per square foot 116 E Council St Model at 116 E Council St, Unit B in the in the Davidson neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Salisbury apartment is the The Dogwood - w/ Patio Model at The Grand on Julian starting at $1,515 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Davidson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salisbury apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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116 E Council St, Unit B | 116 E Council St | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
The Grand on Julian | The Dogwood - w/ Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Courtyard on Main | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Nu Salisbury Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Forest Village | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Laurel Pointe | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
306 N Jackson Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
170A Neel Rd, Unit A | 170A Neel Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Nu Salisbury South | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Wiley School Apartments | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Getting Around Salisbury, NC
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salisbury Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salisbury?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salisbury is under $1,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salisbury?
The cheapest apartment in Salisbury is Wiley School Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Salisbury costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salisbury?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Salisbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salisbury?
Cheap apartments in Salisbury have an average cost of $441 which is $1,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salisbury.
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