Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Salem, OR from $700 (25 Rentals)

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14th St. Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

14th St. Courtyard

830-854 14th St NESalem, OR 97301
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Courtney Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtney Place

220 Cottage St NESalem, OR 97301
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804 14th St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

804 14th St NE

804 14th St NESalem, OR 97301
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Koz on State
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on State

121 SE Commerical StSalem, OR 97301
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Fountain Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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Frances Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Frances Apartments

555 Winter St NESalem, OR 97301
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Central Area, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Area area of Salem, OR is a Studio unit found at Madison Court Apartments priced from $950. Peace Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Central Area apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
COLONIAL APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$1,095
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Area, OR

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Area area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Willamette Landing in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Central Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03) starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the West Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willamette Landing2x22BR,2BA$1.56
WALLACE PARK APARTMENTS (03)2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Acero West SalemSAPPHIRE2BR,2BA$1.73
Willamette ParkSantiam2BR,2BA$1.68
Lancaster Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Parkview Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.54
451 16th St SE, Unit 451451 16th St SE1BR,1BA$1.29
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.37
COLONIAL APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Madison Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Area, Salem, OR

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Salem, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Area is at Madison Court Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Area Apartment is $1,050 at Peace Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Area is starting from $1,195 at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Grove Apartments and starts from $1,695.

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