
Cheap Apartments for Rent near West Salem, IL from $300 (48 Rentals)
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Fairway Plaza

Southern Meadows Senior Living

1210 Char Lee Dr

Valoré at Hidden Hills

Foxfire West Apartments

Woodbridge Place Apartments

The Timbers Apartments

Elmdale Apartments
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North Park

The Forge on Main

Weinbach Manor Apartments

Sugar Mill Creek

Mission Viejo Villas

Copper Creek Townhomes

Central Lofts
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Terra Trace Apartments

Leisure Living Lakeside

Wabash Riverfront Flats

Liv at Locust Creek

Indian Trail Apartments

Sugar Creek Crossing

404 N Carroll St

SPRING VALLEY FLATS

Newton Senior Housing
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1900 N Willow Rd

1103 Broadway St

728 Renshaw Ave

510 Ellen Dr

1520 Main St

Donaldson Arms

408 S Bosse Ave

437 S Bosse Ave

2728 W Virginia St
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108 E Main St

Valore at Pine Hills

614 5th St

413 3rd St

Eastland Apartments

527 N Lemcke Ave

2555 Stanley Ct

1306 W Missouri St

301 E Olive St
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Colonial Manor Apartments

3509 N Kentucky Ave

1404 Delmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $820 | $2,350 |
| West Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $625 | $2,505 |
| West Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $850 | $4,449 |
| West Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $1,260 | $1,650 |
| West Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $590 | $580 | $600 |
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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. Fairway Plaza in the Business 41 neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. 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 |
| Fairway Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Woodbridge Place Apartments | 1x1-700 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Market Street Apartments | Studio Apartment Home in Historic Building | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| The Forge on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, IL and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 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 in the Gibson County neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Furnished Model at Eagle Village - Historical Access starting at $565 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Evansville West Side 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Point Villas | Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Eagle Village - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA - Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Baldwin Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Westcott | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Colonial Manor Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Fairway Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
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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 $820.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $599 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 $899 at SPRING VALLEY FLATS.
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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