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Apartments for Rent in Salem, OR under $1200

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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,195+
    Base rent
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    Rockwood Park Apartments

    3976 Rockwood Park Drive NE, Salem, OR 97305
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    Studio $990
    1 bd $1,025
    Base rent
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    Riverbend Terrace Apartments

    3.5 (4)
    1485 Brush College Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,025+
    Base rent
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    Island Park Apartments

    250 25Th Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,199+
    Total monthly cost
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    Battlecreek South

    4.5 (16)
    5952 Park Court SE, Salem, OR 97306
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,000+
    Base rent
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    3926 River Rd N.

    3926 River Rd N., Keizer, OR 97303
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,069
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Grand Fir II

    2655 Marietta Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
    Washer/Dryer
  • 1 bd $1,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Winter Garden Apartments

    603-625 Winter Street N, Salem, OR 97301
    Parking • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • 1 bd $991
    2 bd $1,177
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Orchard Park Apartments

    4.0 (5)
    4100 Kacey Circle, Salem, OR 97305
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Studio $1,148
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Fairhaven Gardens

    3424 Fairhaven Avenue NE, Salem, OR 97301
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony

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  • 1 bd $1,051
    Base rent
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    Countrywood Manor

    4.5 (2)
    217 SE Lacreole Drive, Dallas, OR 97338
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • 1 bd $877+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Fern Ridge

    2101 N. 3Rd Ave., Stayton, OR 97383
    Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Park Avenue

    1469 Park Ave, Woodburn, OR 97071
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • 11-3-city

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When were prices and availability in Salem, OR last updated?

Prices and availability in Salem, OR were last updated on 31 Aug 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Salem, OR?

In Salem, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Salem's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Salem, OR under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Salem, OR, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Salem, OR. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 14 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Salem, OR for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.