Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, NY from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Midrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midrise Apartments

180 N Main StMechanicville, NY 12118
Senior Living
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Schermerhorn - Queensbury
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schermerhorn - Queensbury

44 Willowbrook RdQueensbury, NY 12804
Senior Living
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38 West
2 Bedroom Apartments

38 West

38 West StFair Haven, VT 05743

Salem, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Street Associates priced from $1,025. district425 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Street AssociatesWater Tower Villiage S. Glen Falls1BR,1BA$1,025
district4250BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075
Whispering Pines1 Bedroom with Studio1BR,1BA$1,270
Williamsburg Court2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,350
Skidmore ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,541

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, NY and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Saratoga Market Center Residential in the in the Downtown Saratoga Springs neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Carlton Hollow Senior Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $1.85 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.
Saratoga Market Center Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.07
Carlton Hollow Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.85
Glen Street AssociatesSmith Flats2BR,1BA$1.46
Park Place at Wilton, LLC2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.79
English Village ApartmentsPhase 22BR,1BA$1.73
The Lofts at Saratoga BlvdThe Paddocks1BR,1.5BA$1.92
Williamsburg Court2 BEDROOM/ 1 DEN2BR,1BA$1.53
Whispering Pines2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.92
The Paddocks of SaratogaThe Whitney1BR,1BA$2.04
district4250BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.30

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18 / 100

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30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Glen Street Associates listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $1,025 at Glen Street Associates.

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 $1,350 at Williamsburg Court.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Pines and starts from $1,855.

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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

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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

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