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Salem, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NM is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Springs Pointe in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood priced from $700. Casitas at 805 N 17Th St. in the Downtown Las Cruces neighborhood 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
Mountain Springs Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Casitas at 805 N 17Th St.StudioStudio,1BA$725
1655 S MainContemporary1BR,1BA$795
Sun Ridge Village1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$800
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NM and Nearby

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Catlina Model at The Pavilions at South Fork in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden Model at Colony Mesa Apartments starting at $875 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Las Cruces 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.
The Pavilions at South ForkThe Catlina2BR,2BA$1.16
Colony Mesa Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath - Colony Garden2BR,1BA$0.81
Pavilions At UniversityAggie2BR,2BA$1.21
Casa BanderaB12BR,2BA$1.33
700 California Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Verge at Las Cruces2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Regency Pointe ApartmentsThe Ambassador1BR,1BA$1.13
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Sierra VerdeLa Sierra1BR,1BA$1.30
OMNI-Centre SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $700 at Mountain Springs Pointe.

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 $875 at Colony Mesa Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Quail Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,660.

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