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Meadow Wood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Wood Apartments

109 Meadow Wood DrSalem, OH 44460
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286 E Ohio Ave

SebringOH44672

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Carnation Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carnation Villas

811 Mccrea StAlliance, OH 44601
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Salem, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, OH is a Studio unit found at Boulevard Club Apartments in the Turnpike Industrial Park neighborhood priced from $555. Ridgewood Apartments in the Wickliff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boulevard Club ApartmentsStudio/ Mini StudioStudio,1BA$555
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$615
Westchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
Hitchcock ApartmentsEFFStudio,2BA$695
Central Park West Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Kerrybrook ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$735
Hillbrook ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$775
Fox Run Apartments1 BD Style C1BR,1BA$780
Deer Creek Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH and Nearby

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.73 price per square foot 174 S Lincoln Ave Model at 174 S Lincoln Ave, Unit 174 S Lincoln Ave Apt B in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 1168 S Lincoln Ave Model at 1168 S Lincoln Ave, Unit B starting at $1,000 with a $1.09 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.
174 S Lincoln Ave, Unit 174 S Lincoln Ave Apt B174 S Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
1168 S Lincoln Ave, Unit B1168 S Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
The Wick Tower1 Bedrooms1BR,1.5BA$1.44
Newport Glen Apartments2BD/1BH2BR,1BA$0.97
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Deer Creek Apartments1 BD Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.35
Fox Run Apartments1 BD Style A1BR,1BA$1.39
Central Park West Apartments & TownhomesStudio with ElecStudio ,1BA$1.50
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
Boulevard Club ApartmentsStudio/ Mini StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48

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Getting Around Salem, OH

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 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 Boulevard Club Apartments listed at $555.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $615 at Carriage Hill West 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 $820 at Kerrybrook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Central Park West Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $1,035.

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