
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Salem, IL from $500 (32 Rentals)
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SPRING VALLEY FLATS

Foxfire West Apartments

The Forge on Main

North Park

The Timbers Apartments

Liv at Locust Creek

Market Street Apartments
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Sugar Mill Creek

Woodbridge Place

Mission Viejo Villas

Copper Creek Townhomes

6515 Uebelhack Rd
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728 Renshaw Ave

3007 Crowley Dr

204 5th St

404 N Carroll St

1204 N First Ave

205 S Walters St
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4624 New Harmony Rd

220 S Main St

1010 E Olmstead Ave
West Salem, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Salem Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $800 | $1,909 |
West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,116 | $695 | $2,179 |
West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $800 | $4,399 |
West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,280 | $1,650 |
West Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available West Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Salem, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at SPRING VALLEY FLATS in the Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood priced from $695. Southern Meadows Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SPRING VALLEY FLATS | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
North Park | McCallister | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Foxfire West Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Timbers Apartments | The Walnut 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
TERRA TRACE | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Market Street Apartments | Studio Apartment Home in Historic Building | Studio,1BA | $865 |
The Forge on Main | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, IL and Nearby
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.07 price per square foot Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... Model at Circle Point Villas in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 4x2 Single Bed Unfurnished Model at Eagle Village Student Housing starting at $525 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the Hilltop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Circle Point Villas | Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Eagle Village Student Housing | 4x2 Single Bed Unfurnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
The Forge on Main | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Apartments@41 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Foxfire West Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Wabash Riverfront Flats | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Getting Around West Salem, IL
Walk Score®
16 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Salem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Salem is at Market Street Apartments listed at $865.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $695 at SPRING VALLEY FLATS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Salem is starting from $875 at Southern Meadows Senior Living.
What is the most affordable West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mission Viejo Villas and starts from $1,310.
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