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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 Waters Edge Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood priced from $1,039. Northridge Meadow Apartments in the Northville Hills Golf Club neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,159. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters Edge Apartments1BDRM 1BATH1BR,1BA$1,039
Northridge Meadow ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159
Plymouth Park Apartments 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Plymouth Hills Apartments1x1 750sf1BR,1BA$1,200
Plymouth Heritage - Plymouth, MICranbrook1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI and Nearby

As of May 02, 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 $1,579 with a $1.32 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$1.32
Meadowood Park of WixomCambridge3BR,2BA$1.39
Donovan TownhomesRenovated 3 bed / 1 Bath South Lyon Townhome *...3BR,1BA$1.48
Waters Edge Apartments2BD 1BATH Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.47
Hines Park Place - Plymouth, MI2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Northridge Meadow ApartmentsUpgraded 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Brookdale Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Glens of Northville ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.65
Plymouth Hills Apartments1x1 750sf1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Salem, MI with pricing that ranges from $825 to $3,695. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $1,325 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem ranges from $1,325 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,012.

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