Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, WI from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Bristol Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Commons

8053 130th AveBristol, WI 53104
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11236 258th Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11236 258th Ct

11236 258th CtTrevor, WI 53179

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Salem, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Crossing II in the West Racine County Burlington neighborhood priced from $464. Prairie Villa Senior Apartments in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Crossing II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$464
Prairie Villa Senior ApartmentsUNITS1BR,1BA$810
Tan Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Windsong Village1 Bed 1 Bath (1B1B)1BR,1BA$1,100
Fountain RidgePintailStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, WI and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.66 price per square foot Campania End (TH) Model at Deercrest of Antioch in the in the Heritage Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Amber Shores neighborhood. 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.
Deercrest of AntiochCampania End (TH)3BR,3BA$1.66
West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.48
Hidden OakHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.54
The Falls at Pike Creek ApartmentsWentworth2BR,2BA$1.68
The Granary Townhomes1E-LG1BR,1BA$1.73
Fountain RidgeHeron1BR,1.5BA$1.87
Fox Crossing II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.62
Prairie Villa Senior ApartmentsUNITS1BR,1BA$1.11
Tan Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Windsong Village1 Bed 1 Bath (1B1B)1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $464 at Fox Crossing II.

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 $997 at Prairie Villa Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seasons at River View and starts from $2,695.

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