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

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405 Senate St NW

1270 Ruge St NW

457 Senate St NW

253 Miller St S

421 Senate St NW

955 Fir St S, Unit 955
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South Central, Salem, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Central 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,617 | $1,200 | $2,250 |
South Central 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,160 | $1,945 | $2,375 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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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. 027-Candalaria Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Salem, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fountain Court | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
027-Candalaria Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Peace Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, OR
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central 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 South Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Units Model at Harmona Heights Apartments starting at $1,715 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Croisan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Willamette Landing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Harmona Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom Units | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Willamette Park | McKenzie | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
The Meridian Apartments | 2x1 Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
1624-1634 Capitol St SE, Unit 1634 | 1624-1634 Capitol St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
080-Salem Heights | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Acero West Salem | COBALT | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Aspen Grove Apartments | Mt Bachelor | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Fountain Court | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Peace Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central
What type of rentals are currently available in South Central?
There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in South Central, OR with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,040. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central ranging from $1,045 to $2,375.
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 $1,045 to $2,375 with an average monthly rent of $1,700.
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