Forest Ridge
2802-2844 River Rd S,
Salem, OR 97302
$1,425 - $1,750
2 Beds
South Salem
Salem, OR
South Salem - Salem, OR
Area Guide
Enjoy pastoral living minutes from Salem’s urban hub
Great Location
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Wooded
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Outdoors
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Trails
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Rural
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Country lanes wind through the wooded hillside and breathtaking mountain views peek around every corner, providing a scenic backdrop to the beautiful neighborhood of South Salem. Located about three miles south of historic Downtown Salem and Willamette University, South Salem is a serene enclave nestled in the Willamette Valley ideal for renters who enjoy a slower pace of life but still want access to modern amenities. South Salem has several neighborhood parks and rests beside Minto-Brown Island Park, 898-acre natural area with off-leash dog park, playgrounds, hiking trails, and picnic areas nestled along the Willamette River.
Liberty Road South and Commercial Street offer residents a variety of grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and other businesses. When locals aren’t enjoying South Salem’s natural beauty, they head north into the heart of Salem. Enjoy the Riverfront Carousel at Riverfront City Park, enjoy the shops and cafes in the pedestrian-friendly downtown, or catch a comedy show at the Capitol City Theater. Rentals in this secluded neighborhood range from affordable apartments to upscale cabin-like single-family homes.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in South Salem is $1,129 for one bedroom, $1,349 for two bedrooms, and $1,360 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Salem has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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1 BR
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688 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,129/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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845 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,349/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,067 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,360/month
Average Rent
Transportation
68
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
27
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
67
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eola Bend Park
- Minto Island Park
- Bush's Pasture Park
- A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
- Straub Environmental Learning Center
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.