Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH from $500 (32 Rentals)

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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

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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. Carriage Hill West Apartments in the Mount Union neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. 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
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$615
Westchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
Central Park West Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Kerrybrook ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$735
Ridgewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Hillbrook ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$775
Fox Run Apartments1 BD Style C1BR,1BA$780
Deer Creek Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$800
Four Seasons Apartments and Townhomes1 BD Garden1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, OH and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.44 price per square foot 1 Bedrooms Model at The Wick Tower in the in the Lower Gibson neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Ridgewood Apartments starting at $750 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Wickliff 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 Wick Tower1 Bedrooms1BR,1.5BA$1.44
Ridgewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Carriage Hill West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Deer Creek Apartments1 BD Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.35
Hillbrook Apartments1 BD Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.56
The Rockdale Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Hitchcock Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Fox Run Apartments1 BD Style A1BR,1BA$1.39
Central Park West Apartments & TownhomesStudio with ElecStudio ,1BA$1.50
Boulevard Club ApartmentsStudio/ Mini StudioStudio ,1BA$1.48

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Getting Around Salem, OH

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46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 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 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.