Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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South Central, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Fountain Court priced from $1,095. Peace Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$1,095
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, OR

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central 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 apartment is the 2x2 Balcony Model at The Meridian Apartments starting at $2,641 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the West Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Court YardC1-2X22BR,2BA$1.86
The Meridian Apartments2x2 Balcony2BR,2BA$1.98
Willamette Landing2x22BR,2BA$1.56
Acero West SalemSAPPHIRE2BR,2BA$1.73
Willamette ParkSantiam2BR,2BA$1.68
Harmona Heights Apartments1 Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.66
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Aspen Grove ApartmentsMt Bachelor1BR,1BA$2.04
Fountain Court1/11BR,1BA$2.03
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in South Central, OR with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,040. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central ranging from $1,025 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central ranges from $1,025 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,691.

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