Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Salem Neighborhood of Salem, OR from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Southeast Salem, Salem, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Salem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Salem area of Salem, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at 1481 Tripp / Lee Apartments priced from $995. Peace Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Southeast Salem apartments for rent in Salem, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$995
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Cedar Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
2319-2347 Lee St SE1Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
RivenwoodStudio Type 1 Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Salem, OR

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Salem area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Encore Apartments in the in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Southeast Salem 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 Southeast Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encore Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$1.64
Battle Creek Lodge Apartments2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.30
The Meridian Apartments2x1 Balcony2BR,1BA$2.30
Villa Caprice2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.71
1481 Tripp / Lee ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.24
Eastpark Apartment HomesCreek1BR,1BA$1.93
Reserve at Hawk's Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Cedar Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Gateway Village Apartments1 bed 1 bath A The Santiam1BR,1BA$1.92
Peace Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Salem, Salem, OR

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southeast Salem Neighborhood in Salem, OR

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Salem is at Rivenwood listed at $1,298.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Southeast Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway Village Apartments and starts from $1,895.

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