Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Oxford Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Manor Apartments

1245 Oxford Manor CtSouth Lyon, MI 48178
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northville Crossing

9800 Bloomsbury CirNorthville, MI 48167
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Salem, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Plymouth Manor Apartments in the Northville Hills Golf Club - Villas neighborhood priced from $959. Brookdale Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,021. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Manor ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$959
Brookdale Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,021
Waters Edge Apartments1BD 1BATH Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,189
Northville Woods - Northville, MIAlpine1BR,1BA$1,200
Plymouth Park Apartments 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.59 price per square foot A1 with 1 car attached garage Model at Ivy Townhomes in the in the Pinehurst neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2x2 Model at Swan Harbour Apartments starting at $1,529 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Northville Hills Golf Club - Villas 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.
Ivy TownhomesA1 with 1 car attached garage3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Swan Harbour Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.27
Meadowood Park of WixomCambridge3BR,2BA$1.37
Donovan TownhomesRenovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon Townhome *...3BR,1BA$1.48
Northville Woods - Northville, MIBavarian2BR,1BA$1.58
Hines Park Place - Plymouth, MI2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Waters Edge Apartments1BD 1BATH Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.49
Glens of Northville ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.62
Plymouth Hills Apartments1x1 750sf1BR,1BA$1.60
Plymouth Manor ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $959 at Plymouth Manor 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 $1,300 at Plymouth Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowood Park of Wixom and starts from $1,579.

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