
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR from $400 (36 Rentals)
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The Heights Apartments

Brookshire Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

White River Commons

Cedar Manor Apartments

Sugarloaf Studios

Park West Senior Apartments

Williamsburg Apartments

Courtyard @ The Corner
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Gladiola Estates

Spring River Commons

The Meadows Apartments

Quail Run at Meadow Springs

The Links at Jonesboro

The Greens at Jonesboro
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1007 Walnut St

263 Country Rd

1326 E 9th St

410 Walker St

501 US-67

213 S Thayer Ave

1450 North St

60 Tamera Ln
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29769 AR-123

1811 Central Blvd

100 Ford St

22 Aaron St
Salem, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Salem Studio Apartments | $558 | $450 | $675 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $966 | $400 | $1,950 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $500 | $1,974 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $840 | $1,965 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, AR is a Studio unit found at The Heights Apartments priced from $450. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. 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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The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Cedar Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Gladiola Estates | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Park Lake | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Pines Apartments | 1 bedroom x 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Links at Jonesboro | Custom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Tara Apartments | 2 bedroom apartment | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Courtyard @ The Corner | 2x1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
The Greens at Jonesboro | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR and Nearby
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1501 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr Model at The Oak Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.71 price per square foot . 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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2700 Burke Ave | 1501 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
DLP Jonesboro | B2P | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Fox Run Apartments- Utilities Included! | THE HIDDEN GEM | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 2 Bath with W/D Hookup | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Caraway Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Tara Apartments | 2 bedroom apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Courtyard @ The Corner | 2x1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Grand Oak Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Getting Around Salem, AR
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem is at The Heights Apartments listed at $450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $545 at Breckenridge 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 $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courtyard @ The Corner and starts from $875.
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