
Cheap Apartments for Rent near South Salem, OH from $300 (53 Rentals)
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Lynchburg 12 Apartments

Madison Lamplight Court

Walnut Hills

University Hilltop Apartments

Webster Greene

Springvale Apartments

Lakes at Ashton Village

CornerStone Apartments

Meadow Park
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Dogwood Apartments

London Village

Washington Estates Apartments

Woodview Estates

Sheffield Manor Apartments

Carlisle Crest

Nicholas Square

Charter Club Apartment Homes

Wilmington Court Apartments

Orchard Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

Steeplechase Village

Hutchison Place

281 East Main Street

North River Place Apartments

Broadway Station - 1 MONTH FREE

The Distillery 1812

Parkmead Apartments

Parkway Village Apartments

The Groves @ 665
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Grove City Summit

Keeneland Place

Fayette Landing

Paint Creek Station

Miller Commons Senior Apartments

Shawnee Grove

Delaware Crossing

Fox Run Crossing

London Apartments

The Lofts at Court and Main
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11301 Main St

Apple Ridge

207 N Madison Rd

5 N Chillicothe St

124 S Chillicothe St

364 Keller Rd

1231 Woodbrook Ct

504 S Court St

Buckeye Trails

2276 Stone Rd
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South Salem, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Salem Studio Apartments | $819 | $710 | $1,115 |
| South Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $810 | $1,564 |
| South Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $885 | $2,278 |
| South Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,220 | $2,974 |
| South Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $1,625 | $1,925 |
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Cheapest Available South Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Salem, OH is a Studio unit found at Ashville Court in the Pickaway County neighborhood priced from $710. Lynchburg 12 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Lynchburg 12 Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Fox Run Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $817 |
| Meadow Park | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Walnut Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Woodview Estates | Circleville Townhomes- Call For Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Carlisle Crest | 2 Bdrm Town Home | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| University Hilltop Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Nicholas Square | 1-BR Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| Charter Club Apartment Homes | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, OH and Nearby
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $1.28 price per square foot Condo Model at Candlelight Apartments & Condos in the in the Brown County neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value South Salem apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Steeplechase Village starting at $1,275 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Outer Southern Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Apartments & Condos | Condo | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Steeplechase Village | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| 281 East Main Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Buckeye Trails | 2 Bed 2 Bath Single Section | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Fox Run Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.72 |
| University Hilltop Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Woodview Estates | Circleville Townhomes- Call For Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Carlisle Crest | 2 Bdrm Town Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Ashville Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.01 |
| Lynchburg 12 Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salem Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment is $725 at Lynchburg 12 Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Salem is starting from $825 at Lynchburg 12 Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Run Crossing and starts from $817.
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