
Cheap Homes for Rent in Salem, NE from $500 (25 Rentals)
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1145 N College Dr

123.5 N Main St

523 W 8th St

525.5 W 7th St

1115 N College Dr

524.5 W 8th St

517.5 W 7th St

609 S Dewey St

409.5 E 3rd St
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517.5 W 8th St

1135 N College Dr

519.5 W 7th St

1001 N Buchanan St

515 7th St

519 W 7th St

409 E 3rd St

1505 S 10th St

1517 Felix St

2808 Sacramento St

1401 Sylvanie St

105 S 12th St

414 N 7th St

102 W Price Ave

615 N 9th St
Salem, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $826 | $600 | $1,400 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,900 | $1,100 | $2,400 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,950 | $1,800 | $2,100 |
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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 $657. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $657 |
HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
723 Ella St | Units | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE and Nearby
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Pinnacle Model at Aventine at Wilderness Hills Apartments in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $2,091. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at American Electric Lofts starting at $1,260 with a $1.11 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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Aventine at Wilderness Hills Apartments | The Pinnacle | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
American Electric Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Mitchell Park Plaza | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Kensington Park | 6200 Building | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Arbor View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Summit at Elm Street Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?
There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE with pricing that ranges from $540 to $10,096. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $540 to $2,400.
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 $540 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,365.
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