
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC from $300 (11 Rentals)
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Waterford Place Apartments

Hickory Trace Village Apartments

Apartments on 20th

101 Park Place Ave

132 Gantt Rd

4823 Calico Rd
Salem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem Studio Apartments | $966 | $900 | $1,050 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $925 | $2,419 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,350 | $3,188 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NC is a Studio unit found at The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $900. Apartments on 20th in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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 Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Argyle Place | The Carlisle | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC and Nearby
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.21 price per square foot C1 Three Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome... Model at Landon Green Artisan Cottages in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 28 Park Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.86 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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Landon Green Artisan Cottages | C1 Three Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome... | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
28 Park Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
101 Park Place Ave | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
The Villas at Pebble Creek | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Cedarbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Bost Road Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Hickory Trace Village Apartments | Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
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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 Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,000 at Apartments on 20th.
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 $1,195 at Huntington Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 101 Park Place Ave and starts from $1,500.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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