Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gateway Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $900 (9 Rentals)
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South Gateway, Salem, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $1,030 | $1,455 |
South Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,300 | $1,895 |
South Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,785 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Gateway Neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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Cheapest Available South Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Gateway area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Royvonne Hills Apartments priced from $1,030. Peace Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable South Gateway apartments for rent in Salem, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Royvonne Hills Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Peace Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Battle Creek Lodge Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gateway, OR
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Gateway area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 X 2 B Model at WHITE OAK LUXURY APARTMENTS in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value South Gateway apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Battle Creek Lodge Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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WHITE OAK LUXURY APARTMENTS | 2 X 2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Battle Creek Lodge Apartments | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
South Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Royvonne Hills Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Pinewood Terrace | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Vista Pointe Luxury Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Encore Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Gateway Village Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath A The Santiam | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Peace Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Getting Around the South Gateway Neighborhood in Salem, OR
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Gateway Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in South Gateway is Royvonne Hills Apartments which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in South Gateway costs $1,797.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Gateway?
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 2 regular apartments in South Gateway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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