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Salem, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $745. Woodbend Apartments in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$850
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$900
Carriage Hill Apartments1X1 W/D Black-Eyed Susan (Renovated)1BR,1BA$945
Grayton on Dean1A1BR,1BA$1,020
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$1,025
Summer Brooke Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Tree Tops Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AL and Nearby

As of April 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legends TownhomesC13BR,3BA$1.30
Windsweep ApartmentsBottom floor unit2BR,2BA$0.85
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.77
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Village at Lakeside2/2/Platinum2BR,2BA$1.27
Tree Tops Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.21
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Carriage Hill Apartments1X1 W/D Black-Eyed Susan (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.36
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 $745 at Timber Trail.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Trail and starts from $790.

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