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1306 1st Ave

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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 Studio unit found at Mitchell Park Plaza priced from $650. Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $672. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$650
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$672
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.38 price per square foot TriCourt Courtyard Model at Lodge at Heritage Lakes in the in the Crown Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,825. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lodge at Heritage LakesTriCourt Courtyard3BR,2BA$1.38
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
The Ridge of St. Joseph3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Ashbrook by BroadmoorThe Rimington2BR,2BA$1.40
Forest Cove Apartments3x13BR,1BA$0.88
Kensington Park6200 Building2BR,2BA$1.14
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem

What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Salem, NE with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,279. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $535 to $2,500.

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 $535 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,271.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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