
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem
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1 BED$1,045
6 Nineteen Apartments
1245 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
STUDIO$1,050+1 BED$1,200+
The Lee Apartments
585 Winter St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,050
Church/Market St Apartments #14122 Unit 590 Market St. NE
1183-1185-1185 Church St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
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Fountain Court
928-990 Fir St S, Salem, OR 97302 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
841 Liberty St NE Unit Apt #4
841 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,150
Liberty Unit 1
875 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,195
CHEMEKETA1365-67 Unit 1367
1365-1367-1367 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250
2x1 @ The Colony Apartments Unit 1265
1265 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250
2x1 @ The Colony Apartments Unit 1273
1273 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250
2x1 @ The Colony Apartments Unit 1259
1259 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,350
nisk01* Unit 1462
1460-1462-1462 Trade St SE, Salem, OR 97301 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,380
Recently Renovated Studio in Downtown Salem Unit 440 State St #240
440 State St, Salem, OR 97301 -
STUDIO$1,460+1 BED$1,960+2 BEDS$2,230+3 BEDS$3,320+
South Block Apartments
315 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,595
NEWLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN SALEM STUDIO Unit 455-206
455 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,595
NEWLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN SALEM STUDIO Unit 455-207
455 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,645
745 E St NE
745 E St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
1 BED$1,780+2 BEDS$1,946+3 BEDS$2,871+
The Meridian Apartments
777 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,795
NEWLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN SALEM ONE BEDROOM Unit 455-204
455 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,895
945 Church St NE
945 Church St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Salem, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Salem.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 24 cheap apartments available in Downtown Salem, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Salem
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Morningside 661 Sq Ft $1,083/mo
- North Lancaster 710 Sq Ft $1,237/mo
- Hayesville 703 Sq Ft $1,342/mo
- South Gateway 741 Sq Ft $1,344/mo
- Sunnyslope 706 Sq Ft $1,344/mo
- East Lancaster 731 Sq Ft $1,370/mo
- Lancaster Estates 643 Sq Ft $1,424/mo
- Reimann Gardens 643 Sq Ft $1,424/mo
- West Salem 721 Sq Ft $1,454/mo
- South Central 638 Sq Ft $1,541/mo
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