1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Salem, IA (35 Rentals)

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603 Jefferson StBurlington, IA 52601
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Salem, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IA is found at Riverfront Crossings in the Fair Meadows neighborhood and is 1,292 square feet priced from $1,650. Nexus TownHomes in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $975. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Riverfront Crossings1BR - P w/Office1,292 Sq Ft$1,650
Nexus TownHomes1B,1BA 510 Layne Drive1,000 Sq Ft$975
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath900 Sq Ft$800
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large760 Sq Ft$960
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA750 Sq Ft$700
The Overlook1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$1,095
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom625 Sq Ft$695
Urbane424 ApartmentsA11 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath620 Sq Ft$995
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA618 Sq Ft$795

Cheapest Available Salem and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Salem, IA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $510 at Macomb Rentals . The second most affordable Salem 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Smith and Royer Apartments starting at $650 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Salem is currently $928. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Salem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Macomb Rentals1 Bed, 1 bath$510
Smith and Royer Apartments1 Bedroom$650
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom$695
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd$750
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA$795
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath$800
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom$860
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units$895
Nexus TownHomes514 Layne Drive$975

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Getting Around Salem, IA

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30 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Salem with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Salem is at Macomb Rentals listed at $510.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Salem is $928.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Salem is a 1,292 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Riverfront Crossings.

What is the average size for Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Salem is currently 894 sq ft.

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