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Apartments for Rent in Salem OR

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Salem, OR’s average rent price is $1,373 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

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Keizer $1,300
Monmouth $1,517
Albany $1,652

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Salem, OR Apartments for Rent

Salem's got everything you need in the Willamette Valley, with riverside parks and a compact downtown that keeps life easy. Looking for apartments for rent in Salem? Downtown's your best bet for walking to the Oregon State Capitol, Salem Riverfront Park, the Elsinore Theatre, and cafés around the Reed Opera House. Head across the Marion and Center Street bridges on OR 22 to West Salem for hillside homes and quick river crossings. South Salem (including Sunnyslope and South Gateway) brings big-box shopping along Commercial Street SE plus easy I-5 access. Near Bush's Pasture Park and Fairmount Hill, you'll find rentals mixing historic charm with tree-lined streets, just steps from Willamette University. Northeast Salem-including Grant, Highland, and Englewood-offers quieter neighborhoods near spots like Englewood Park, plus a short drive to Chemeketa Community College.

Getting around Salem is a breeze: state offices cluster near the Capitol Mall, Salem Health's main campus is right by downtown, I-5 runs through the city, and Cherriots buses cover most areas. Need to go further? The Amtrak Salem Station makes it simple. Weekends here mean hitting Minto-Brown Island Park via the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge, spinning on the Riverfront Carousel, checking out the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, or visiting wineries just outside town. Food scene? You've got farm-to-table spots and coffee roasters downtown, plus casual dining along Lancaster Drive NE and Commercial Street SE. Search apartments near Minto-Brown Island Park or rentals close to Salem Station to stay near trails and transit while keeping shopping, markets, and entertainment close by.

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Salem, OR Rental Insights

The average rent in Salem, OR is $1,202 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Salem, OR is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Salem, OR by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as North Lancaster, Morningside, and Northeast Neighbors. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Salem, OR are 97301, 97302, 97305, 97306, and 97303.

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