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Salem, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Applegate Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,150. Cavalier Country Club Apartments in the Meadowood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Cavalier Country Club Apartments1BD Standard1BR,1BA$1,195
William Penn Village Apartment HomesStudio - 280 sqftStudio,1BA$1,210
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,240
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1,269

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ and Nearby

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.15 price per square foot Townhome Model at Salem Manor Apartments in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 1 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Helm starting at $2,005 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Penns Beach neighborhood. 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.
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1.15
The Helm1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
The Villas Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.71
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1.49
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Cavalier Country Club Apartments1BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.67
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Getting Around Salem, NJ

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

45 / 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 William Penn Village Apartment Homes listed at $1,210.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,150 at Applegate 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 $1,420 at Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cavalier Country Club Apartments and starts from $1,570.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.