
Cheap Apartments for Rent near West Salem, IL from $625 (66 Rentals)
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1210 Char Lee Dr

Anchor Court Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

Valoré at Hidden Hills

Southern Meadows

Shady Tree Apartments

Fairway Plaza

Lakewood Flats and Townhomes

Terra Trace Apartments
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North Park

The Forge on Main

Sugar Mill Creek

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The Evansville Lofts

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Wabash Riverfront Flats

The Westcott

City Pointe

Vail Estates Apartments

The Brickyard Apartments

Liv at Locust Creek

The McCurdy Evansville

Baldwin Heights
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Indian Trail Apartments

Sugar Creek Crossing

225 Steven St

404 N Carroll St

SPRING VALLEY FLATS

Newton Senior Housing

1900 N Willow Rd

100 Daleview Dr

110 Daleview Dr

1103 Broadway St
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1931 College Ave

2025 College Ave

408 S Bosse Ave

437 S Bosse Ave

1520 Main St

413 3rd St

407 2nd St

226 Steven St

Donaldson Arms

220 S Main St
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West Salem, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $800 | $2,380 |
| West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $625 | $3,385 |
| West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $124 | $4,449 |
| West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $1,280 | $1,599 |
| West Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,849 | $1,849 |
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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 Oakhill neighborhood priced from $599. Anchor Court Apartments in the Howell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING VALLEY FLATS | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Anchor Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Southern Meadows | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Shady Tree Apartments | The Ash | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Fairway Plaza | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $740 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Foxfire West Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Woodbridge Place Apartments | 1x1-700 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, IL and Nearby
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Apartments@41 in the in the Business 41 neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the Model Model at Weinbach Manor Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Lincoln-Bellemeade 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments@41 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Weinbach Manor Apartments | Model | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Terra Trace Apartments | 2x1.5-936 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Fairway Plaza | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| North Park | McCallister | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Woodbridge Place Apartments | 1x1-R-700 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 Shady Tree Apartments listed at $735.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $500 at 1210 Char Lee Dr.
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 $740 at Fairway Plaza.
What is the most affordable West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakewood Flats and Townhomes and starts from $1,260.
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