Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Clark Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Creek Apartments

3300 Willow Ct SESalem, OR 97302
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Fountain Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Court

928-990 Fir St SSalem, OR 97302
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080-Salem Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

080-Salem Heights

131-169 Salem Heights Ave SESalem, OR 97302
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South Central Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments priced from $995. Fountain Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable South Central Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$995
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$1,095
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,295
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,295
RivenwoodStudio Type 1Studio,1BA$1,299
Harmona Heights Apartments1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1,395
The Meridian Apartments1x1 Den1BR,1BA$1,710
The Court YardC1-2X22BR,2BA$2,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Salem, OR

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Salem area is the $1.86 price per square foot C1-2X2 Model at The Court Yard in the in the West Salem neighborhood starting from $2,685. The second greatest value South Central Salem apartment is the 2BR 1 Bath Model at Brooktree Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Croisan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Court YardC1-2X22BR,2BA$1.86
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
The Meridian Apartments2x1 Balcony2BR,1BA$2.30
1624-1634 Capitol St SE, Unit 16341624-1634 Capitol St SE2BR,1BA$1.62
Harmona Heights Apartments1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.66
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.62
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$2.03
Rivenwood1 x 1 Type 31BR,1BA$2.96
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

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South Central Salem, Salem, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Salem is at Rivenwood listed at $1,299.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Salem Apartment is $995 at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Salem is starting from $1,095 at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Central Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meridian Apartments and starts from $2,900.

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