
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ from $500 (18 Rentals)
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124 Yorke St

228 Grant St

River's Bend Apartments

New Castle Crossing

The Willows at Bailey Corner

Applegate Apartments

Georgetown Manor Apartments

Cavalier Country Club Apartments

Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes

Christiana Reserve

Castlebrook Apartments

The Landing at Carneys Point

Waterside Village

The Villas Apartments

8 Colesbery Dr

51 Lakeview Ave
Salem, NJ 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 | $1,709 | $1,085 | $2,126 |
Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,114 | $3,320 |
Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,139 | $3,295 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $1,570 | $3,340 |
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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 $1,220. 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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Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Cavalier Country Club Apartments | 1BD Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
William Penn Village Apartment Homes | Studio - 280 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Castlebrook Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,281 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NJ and Nearby
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.90 price per square foot 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath Model at Castlebrook Apartments in the starting from $2,280. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Castlebrook Apartments | 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
The Helm | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
Deemer's Landing Apartment Homes | Windjammer | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Windsor Forest Townhomes | 2a. Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Garrison | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Villas Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
The Landing at Carneys Point | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Galloway Court Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Cavalier Country Club Apartments | 1BD Executive | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Getting Around Salem, NJ
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
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 $1,270.
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 $1,390 at Castlebrook Apartments.
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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