100 Best Apartments in Salem, OR (with reviews)

Q: What are the best apartments in Salem, OR?

The best apartments in Salem, OR are: Villa Caprice , Lancaster Commons , Willamette Park , THE VILLAGE and Battlecreek South .

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Rent prices in Salem, OR's popular neighborhoods

Apartments in West Salem $1,373
Apartments in Northgate $1,291
Apartments in Faye Wright $1,358
Apartments in Higland $1,327
Apartments in Morningside $1,254
Apartments in Northeast Neighbors $1,373
Apartments in Northeast Salem $1,373
Apartments in South Central Salem $1,254
Apartments in Southeast Mill Creek $1,335

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Average rent in Salem, OR

$1,349/mo Salem, OR average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Salem, OR is $1,349.

Salem, OR apartment rent ranges

About 27% of apartment rents in Salem, OR range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 2% of apartments. Around 59% of Salem’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 13% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Salem, OR rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Salem, OR is $1,349.

Getting around in Salem, OR

83 /100

Very Walkable

50 /100

Good Transit

79 /100

Very Bikeable

Walk Score®: 83, Transit Score®: 50, Bike Score®: 79

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Salem, OR were last updated on 28 Nov 2022.

What are the best apartments in Salem, OR?

The best apartments in Salem, OR are: Villa Caprice, Lancaster Commons, Willamette Park, THE VILLAGE and Battlecreek South.

What is the average rent in Salem, OR?

The average rent in Salem, OR is $1,349. Start your search for apartments in Salem, OR now.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR is between $925 and $2,600. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Salem, OR now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR is between $925 and $3,250. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Salem, OR is between $975 and $3,250. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Salem, OR.

What type of rental buildings are in Salem, OR?

In Salem, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% 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, 62% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Salem, OR?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Salem are about 30 years old, on average. Of these, 32% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 96% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Salem, OR?

Studio apartments in Salem are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 25% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 64% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Salem, OR demographics

171,806Total Population
84,810 Female

86,996 Male
35.9Median Age

Salem, OR has a population of 171,806 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 84,810 of Salem’s residents are women and 86,996 are men. The median age of those who live in Salem, OR is 35.9.

Salem, OR households

39,454 Family

23,534 Non-family
19,882 Children

43,106 No Children

62,988Total Number of Households
2.6Average People Per Household
$58,726Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 62,988 households in Salem, OR. 39,454 are family households and 23,534 are non-family households. There are 19,882 households with children in Salem and 43,106 households without children. On average, about 2.6 people live in a household in Salem, OR.

Salem, OR education statistics

The level of education of the population of Salem, OR is as follows: 5% have no high school education, 31% completed some high school, 30% partially completed college, 8% have an Associate Degree, 16% have a Bachelor Degree, and 10% have a Graduate Degree.

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