Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Salem area of Salem.

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Liberty Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Towers

3652 Liberty Rd SSalem, OR 97302
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Friendship Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

140-156 Friendship Ave SESalem, OR 97302

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South Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at 3441 3rd Ave priced from $995. Copperfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable South Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3441 3rd Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Copperfield Apartments2x1 small2BR,1BA$1,150
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Salem, OR

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Salem area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2x2 1100 Model at Copperfield Apartments in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value South Salem 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 Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copperfield Apartments2x2 11002BR,2BA$1.48
Harmona Heights Apartments2 Bedroom Units2BR,2BA$1.57
Southside ApartmentsWasher/Dryer Hookup2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Brooktree Apartments2BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
South Pointe Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Pinewood Terrace2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
080-Salem Heights2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Eola Heights ApartmentsThe Chardonnay1BR,1BA$1.69
Vista Pointe Luxury Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.82
3441 3rd Ave1B ed 1Bath W/D1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Salem, Salem, OR

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Salem Neighborhood in Salem, OR

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Salem Apartment is $995 at 3441 3rd Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Salem is starting from $1,150 at Copperfield Apartments.

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