Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salisbury, NC from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Villas at Hope Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Hope Crest

1314 Lincolnton RdSalisbury, NC 28147
Senior Living
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East Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Winds Apartments

420 N Boundary StSalisbury, NC 28144
Senior Living
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Hidden Cove
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Cove

801 Ferndale DrSalisbury, NC 28147

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Salisbury, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salisbury, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Club Hills$1,400$1,0959
Westwood$1,496$72563
Downtown Salisbury$1,508$85038
Oakland$1,550$8508
Summit Coporate Center$1,550$85033

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood I and II Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$725
Wiley School Apartments1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$750
Nu Salisbury SouthOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 E Council St, Unit B116 E Council St2BR,2BA$1.03
The Grand on JulianThe Dogwood - w/ Patio2BR,2BA$1.28
Courtyard on Main3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.32
Nu Salisbury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Forest Village3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.33
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
306 N Jackson Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
170A Neel Rd, Unit A170A Neel Rd2BR,1BA$1.39
Nu Salisbury SouthOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Wiley School Apartments1 BR 1BA1BR,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

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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