
Cheap Homes for Rent in West Salem, IL from $400 (11 Rentals)
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728 Renshaw Ave

3007 Crowley Dr

204 5th St
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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

203 E Poplar St
West Salem, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in West Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Salem 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,721 | $724 | $3,500 |
West Salem 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,988 | $1,745 | $2,300 |
West Salem 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,254 | $1,300 | $3,000 |
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, IL and Nearby
As of June 02, 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 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. |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about West Salem
What type of rentals are currently available in West Salem?
There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in West Salem, IL with pricing that ranges from $695 to $4,399. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Salem ranging from $450 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Salem?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Salem ranges from $450 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,668.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Salem?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Salem range from $1,280 to $1,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,745 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.
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