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Applewood Villas

410 W South 4th StSeneca, SC 29678
property at 209 Calhoun St

209 Calhoun St

ClemsonSC29631
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Salem, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Keoway Village Apartments priced from $655. The Den at Clemson East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keoway Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$735
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Windwood ApartmentsUpdated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Shagbark1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, SC and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.46 price per square foot 4x4.5 Townhome - All Inclusive Model at Crawford Edge in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $840. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 3 Bedroom Garden Model at The Woodlands of Clemson starting at $600 with a $0.38 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crawford Edge4x4.5 Townhome - All Inclusive4BR,4.5BA$0.46
The Woodlands of Clemson3 Bedroom Garden3BR,3BA$0.38
Cambridge Creek Clemson2 bedroom TH2BR,2.5BA$0.68
The Collective at Clemson2x2.5 Premium2BR,2.5BA$0.69
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.64
Dockside ClemsonC2 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.81
Tillman Place4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.36
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71
Tiger StationTwo Bedroom Cottage2BR,2.5BA$0.85
Keoway Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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Getting Around Salem, SC

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

4 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $655 at Keoway Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Salem is starting from $705 at Keoway Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kenyon at Cross Creek and starts from $1,128.

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