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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Salem, OR

331 Rentals
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  16. STUDIO
    $1,223
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,223
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,223

    Fruitland Meadow

    5164 SE Caplinger Rd, Salem, OR 97317
    (503) 213-9611
  25. 2 BEDS
    $1,175
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,175 - $1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,250

    Trinity Terrace Apartments

    3655-3687 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
    (971) 374-5692
  26. 2 BEDS
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250 - $1,320
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,320

    Stoneway Apartments

    132 -188 Stoneway Dr NW, Salem, OR 97304
    (971) 239-5725
  32. 1 BED
    $1,125+
    2 BEDS
    $1,170+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,125 - $1,220
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,125 - $1,220

    Chandelle Apartments

    3755 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
    (971) 273-1772
  38. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1762 Evergreen Ave NE Unit 1762

    1762 Evergreen Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
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Salem at a Glance

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Salem, OR Apartments for Rent

Salem serves as Oregon's capital city, stretching along the Willamette River in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1842 and incorporated in 1857, the city features the Oregon State Capitol, Willamette University, and the historic Elsinore Theatre. When searching for apartments for rent in Salem, you'll discover great options in neighborhoods like West Salem across the river, the State Capitol district downtown, and friendly residential areas throughout South Salem and Northeast Salem.

Renting in Salem means easy access to jobs with the State of Oregon and major employers like Salem Health, plus amazing outdoor spaces at Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush's Pasture Park. The Cherriots bus system makes getting around simple, while Interstate 5 and Oregon Route 22 offer quick trips to Portland or the Oregon Coast. Downtown Salem brings the Saturday Market, cool local shops at the Reed Opera House, and restaurants showcasing fresh Willamette Valley ingredients. With nearby berry farms, orchards, and the Yamhill-Carlton wine district, Salem gives renters the perfect mix of career opportunities, education, and outdoor adventures.

Why Salem?

    • Oregon’s state capital • Home of Willamette University • Great blend of city amenities and countryside tranquility • Charming downtown area with superb shopping and dining • Less than an hour’s drive from Portland

Renting in Salem

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Education

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Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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Sprague High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,779 Students
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West Salem High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,733 Students
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South Salem High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,256 Students
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North Salem High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,239 Students
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Howard Street Charter

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
188 Students
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Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
96 Students
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Judson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
810 Students
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Leslie Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
743 Students
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Eagle Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
143 Students
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Myers Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
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Morningside Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Brush College Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
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Schirle Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
304 Students

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