Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salisbury, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Villas at Hope Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Hope Crest

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

East Winds Apartments

420 N Boundary StSalisbury, NC 28144
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Hidden Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Cove

801 Ferndale DrSalisbury, NC 28147

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Villas On Lash
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas On Lash

315 Lash DrSalisbury, NC 28147
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Woodland Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Creek

400 Woodland Creek DrSalisbury, NC 28147
property at 823 E Lafayette St

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823 E Lafayette St

SalisburyNC28144

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839 E Lafayette St

SalisburyNC28144

Salisbury, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Salisbury, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Salisbury, NC area range in price from $750 to $2,100 with an overall median price of $1,645. The three Salisbury neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westwood at $750, Country Club Hills at $950, and Summit Coporate Center at $1,160. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Salisbury Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westwood$1,345$75033
Country Club Hills$1,550$9505
Summit Coporate Center$1,580$1,16014
Downtown Salisbury$1,875$95025
Oakland$1,875$95016

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 $750. Villas On Lash in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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$750
Villas On Lash1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$950
Fleming Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
530 Park Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salisbury, NC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salisbury area is the $1.22 price per square foot The Rowan - w/ Patio Model at The Grand on Julian in the in the Davidson neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Salisbury apartment is the B2A Model at Elevate The Grove starting at $1,795 with a $1.51 price per square foot . 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.
The Grand on JulianThe Rowan - w/ Patio3BR,2BA$1.22
Elevate The GroveB2A2BR,2BA$1.51
Nu Salisbury2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
Forest Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.56
Nu Salisbury SouthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
530 Park Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Fleming Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $1,195.

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 $830, while the average apartment in Salisbury costs $1,645.

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 5 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 $671 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salisbury.

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