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Apartments for Rent in Central Salem, Salem, OR

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    879 Liberty Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $950
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    603-625 Winter Street N, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,095
    2 BEDS $1,400
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    350 13Th Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,200
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    350 13Th Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,200
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    350 13Th Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    1425-1435 Trade St SE, Salem, OR 97031
    1 BED $1,170
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    763 18Th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
    2 BEDS $2,695
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    1107-1125 Hines Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,025
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    1161-1173 Fir Street SE, Salem, OR 97305
    STUDIO $895
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,275
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    260-280 Wilson Avenue S, Salem, OR 97302
    2 BEDS $1,410
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    671-687 Taybin Road NW, Salem, OR 97305
    2 BEDS $1,295
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    1310 18Th Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,500
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    1415 18Th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,495
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    1254 8Th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
    1 BED $1,200
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    1254 8Th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
    1 BED $1,200
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    1254 8Th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
    1 BED $1,200
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    1254 8Th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
    1 BED $1,200
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    250 25Th Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $1,200+
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    694 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,450+
    3 BEDS $1,795
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    1809 Linwood St. NW Suite 119, Salem, OR 97304
    3 BEDS $2,495+
    4 BEDS $2,845
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    1592 Park Avenue NE, Salem, OR 97301
    2 BEDS $1,350+
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    530 13Th Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $975
    2 BEDS $1,250
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    825 Harritt Dr NW, Salem, OR 97304
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    3202 Bluff Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97302
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    261-291 Missouri Avenue S, Salem, OR 97302
    2 BEDS $1,400
    3 BEDS $1,550
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Central Salem, Salem, OR rent trends

Rental prices in Central Salem, Salem, OR have increased by 0.76% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,721 to $1,734.

Average rent in Central Salem, Salem, OR

$1,734/mo Central Salem, Salem, OR average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central Salem, Salem, OR is around $1,734.

    What's the typical rent budget in Central Salem, Salem, OR?

    A share of 12% of apartments in Central Salem, Salem, OR have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 19% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 26% of Central Salem's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 32% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 5% of apartment rentals in Salem are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 6% of apartment rentals in Salem are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Central Salem, Salem, OR (32%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central Salem, OR

    85 /100
    Very Walkable
    60 /100
    Good Transit
    88 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 60, Bike Score®: 88

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in Central Salem, Salem, OR were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Central Salem, Salem, OR?

    The best apartments in Central Salem, Salem, OR are: Elaine Apartments and Winter Garden Apartments.

    What is the average rent in Central Salem, Salem, OR?

    The average rent in Central Salem, Salem, OR is $1,454.

    What type of rental buildings are in Central Salem, Salem, OR?

    In Central Salem 57% of the housing is rented out compared to 43% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Central Salem’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

    Central Salem, Salem, OR demographics

    • 56,274Total Population
    • 26,848 Female
      29,426 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, Central Salem, Salem, OR has 56,274 residents, 26,848 women and 29,426 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Salem’s population is 33.

    Central Salem, Salem, OR households

    • 11,899 Family
      8,516 Non-family
    • 6,440 Children
      13,975 No Children
    • 20,415Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $57,497Median Household Income

    There is a total of 20,415 households in Central Salem, Salem, OR. Of these, 6,440 have children and 13,975 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 11,899 family households and 8,516 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Salem is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Salem equals $57,497, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,265.

    Central Salem, Salem, OR education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 8% of the population in Central Salem, Salem, OR have no high school education, 38% went to high-school, and 29% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 11% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 5% hold a Graduate Degree.

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