
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salisbury, NC from $400 (32 Rentals)
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901 S Jackson St, Unit 4, Unit 4

306 N Jackson Street

Alexander Station Apartment Homes

526 E Fisher St, Unit 526

Nu Salisbury South

Laurel Pointe

Forest Village
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Courtyard on Main

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1105 Stanley St, Unit 1105, Unit 1105

Villas at Hope Crest

Westbrook Trace Apartments

911-921 N Jackson St

East Winds Apartments

Hidden Cove

Wiley School Apartments
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501 E Franklin St

115 Cedar Dr

311 Barbour St

Villas On Lash

Colony Garden Apartments

Woodland Creek

Ashton Woods

Nu Salisbury
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128 Cypress Ln

805 S Caldwell St

902 Bringle Ferry Rd

Salisbury Village at Castlewood

516 Flats

2745 Sherrills Ford Rd

1417 W Bank St

606 S Ellis St
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Salisbury, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salisbury?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Salisbury Studio Apartments | $1,009 | $807 | $2,290 |
| Cheap Salisbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $840 | $2,100 |
| Cheap Salisbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $1,000 | $2,995 |
| Cheap Salisbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,066 | $1,845 |
| Cheap Salisbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,330 |
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Salisbury, NC Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salisbury, NC
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Salisbury, NC area range in price from $807 to $2,995 with an overall median price of $1,637. The three Salisbury neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westwood at $807, Summerfield at $940, and Summit Coporate Center at $895. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | $1,330 | $807 | 59 |
| Summerfield | $1,370 | $940 | 10 |
| Summit Coporate Center | $1,580 | $895 | 12 |
| Downtown Salisbury | $1,615 | $895 | 25 |
| Oakland | $2,290 | $895 | 13 |
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 $807. 306 N Jackson Street in the Davidson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salisbury apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $807 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Alexander Station Apartment Homes | Studio- Alexander Station | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Villas On Lash | 1 Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Nu Salisbury South | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Laurel Pointe | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Nu Salisbury | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Forest Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury | 1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salisbury, NC
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salisbury area is the $1.42 price per square foot B2B Model at Elevate The Grove in the starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Salisbury apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Courtyard on Main starting at $1,580 with a $1.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate The Grove | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Courtyard on Main | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Nu Salisbury | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Washington Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Laurel Pointe | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Forest Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Holly Leaf Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Nu Salisbury South | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 1105 Stanley St, Unit 1105 | 1105 Stanley St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salisbury?
The cheapest apartment in Salisbury is Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Salisbury costs $1,637.
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 25 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 $637 which is $1,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salisbury.
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