
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Carriage Hill Apartments

Woodbend Apartments

The Reserve at Opelika

Courtyard Apartments

Pinehurst Villas Apartments

The Woodlands

Tree Tops Apartments

Summer Brooke Apartments

Shelton Mill Townhomes

The Avery at Auburn Apartments

1607 3rd Ave

1610 3rd Ave

547 Thorpe St
Salem, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem Studio Apartments | $1,531 | $1,349 | $1,713 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $750 | $4,751 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $645 | $4,932 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $690 | $3,405 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $960 | $960 | $960 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodbend Apartments in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $785. The Reserve at Opelika in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Midtown Auburn | 4x3.5 Cottage | 4BR,3BA | $960 |
Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL and Nearby
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.30 price per square foot C1 Model at Legends Townhomes in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Bottom floor unit Model at Windsweep Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Legends Townhomes | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.30 |
Windsweep Apartments | Bottom floor unit | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Creekside of Auburn | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Pinehurst Villas Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Village at Lakeside | 2/2/Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | Fern (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Tree Tops Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $785 at Woodbend Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $895 at Woodbend Apartments.
What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbend Apartments and starts from $1,005.
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