
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC from $300 (9 Rentals)
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1810 Willowberry Ln

473 23rd Ave Dr NE

2325 15th St NE
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 | $1,347 | $925 | $2,338 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,395 | $2,952 |
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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. Huntington Park Apartments in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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 |
Huntington Park Apartments | ONE BEDROOM GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NC and Nearby
As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.18 price per square foot Cedar Rock 2 Bedroom Model at Apartments on 20th in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 28 Park Ave starting at $1,150 with a $0.82 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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Apartments on 20th | Cedar Rock 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
28 Park Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
101 Park Place Ave | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
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 |
Meadowood Garden Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA (Townhome) RENOVATED | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Cedarbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Huntington Park Apartments | ONE BEDROOM GARDEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $950 at Huntington Park 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 $1,150 at Forest View 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.
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