Cheap Apartments for Rent in Salem, WI from $400 (21 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

Salem, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Whitetail Ridge priced from $601. 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
Whitetail Ridge2-Bedroom Senior2BR,1BA$601
Prairie Villa Senior ApartmentsUNITS1BR,1BA$810
Cobblestone CreekAmethyst IIStudio,1BA$1,020
Tan Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$1,049
11236 258th Ct1 X 11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, WI and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $1.55 price per square foot Elm 3AU Model at The Oaks of Canopy Hill in the starting from $2,055. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2B-LG Model at The Granary Townhomes starting at $1,673 with a $1.40 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.
The Oaks of Canopy HillElm 3AU3BR,2BA$1.55
The Granary Townhomes2B-LG2BR,2BA$1.40
Whitetail Ridge2-Bedroom Senior2BR,1BA$0.58
Hidden OakHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.64
Anita Terrace ApartmentsThe Maple2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Riverwood ApartmentsFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.65
The BoardwalkWaterlily1BR,1BA$1.74
Prairie Villa Senior ApartmentsUNITS1BR,1BA$1.11
11236 258th Ct2 X 12BR,1BA$1.71
Tan Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Salem is at Cobblestone Creek listed at $1,020.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Salem Apartment is $810 at Prairie Villa Senior 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 $601 at Whitetail Ridge.

What is the most affordable Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cobblestone Creek and starts from $1,945.

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