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West End Social

1350 Hwy 62 WMountain Home, AR 72653
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38 Wall StMountain Home, AR 72653
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Salem, AR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$450
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup1BR,1BA$545
Gladiola EstatesStandard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
Park LakeStandard1BR,1BA$660
The Links at JonesboroCustom1BR,1BA$715
Tara Apartments2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$725
Courtyard @ The Corner2x1 Platinum2BR,1BA$775
The Greens at JonesboroClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Caraway CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Grand Oak Place2x12BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR and Nearby

As of May 03, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2700 Burke Ave15012BR,1.5BA$0.67
The Oak Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.71
DLP JonesboroB2P2BR,1BA$1.08
Fox Run Apartments- Utilities Included!THE HIDDEN GEM2BR,1BA$1.01
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 2 Bed 2 Bath with W/D Hookup2BR,2BA$0.91
Caraway CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Courtyard @ The Corner2x1 TH Platinum2BR,1BA$1.07
Tara Apartments2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$0.97
Grand Oak Place2x12BR,1BA$1.12
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio ,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

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 Grand Oak Place and starts from $950.

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