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Salem, OR Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Studio Apartments | $1,359 | $950 | $1,669 |
| Salem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $899 | $2,085 |
| Salem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $933 | $2,720 |
| Salem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Salem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Getting Around Salem, OR
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salem is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salem?
The cheapest apartment in Salem is Brighton Park which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Salem costs $2,214.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salem?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Salem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salem?
Cheap apartments in Salem have an average cost of $189 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salem.
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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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
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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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.
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.