Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Maplewinds I & II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewinds I & II

403 Iowa StHiawatha, KS 66434
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Southview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview

110 S Pennsylvania AveHolton, KS 66436
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Oak Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill

1000 Oak StValley Falls, KS 66088
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Pony Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pony Run

211 S 17th StMarysville, KS 66508
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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468
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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601

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Arbor Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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222 Park Ave

MaryvilleMO64468
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105 S 12th St

SavannahMO64485
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Salem, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $676. HL29 Modern Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$676
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$775
723 Ella StUnits1BR,1BA$795
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805
Summit at Elm Street Apartments1/11BR,1BA$846
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$895
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$895
Lodge at Heritage LakesConestogaStudio,1BA$939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.11 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at American Electric Lofts in the starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Mitchell Park Plaza starting at $1,395 with a $1.23 price per square foot . 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.
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Mitchell Park Plaza2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Kensington Park6200 Building2BR,2BA$1.14
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,2BA$0.99
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Summit at Elm Street Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.44
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Salem, NE

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 HL29 Modern Flats listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $676 at Nottingham Court 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 $690 at Parkway Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $899.

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