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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$935
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5d+ ago
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831 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,175
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4h ago
128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$3,045
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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2d ago
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5 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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Available Jun 15
2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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Available Jun 15
3d ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$1,977
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,210–$2,865
Price drop
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
130 Heatherwood Ln, Salem, VA 24153
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Jun 1
Air Conditioning
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
719 S Colorado St #A, Salem, VA 24153
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Salem
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salem
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
Studio
0 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salem
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,103–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
Verified
4356 Garst Mill Rd, Cave Spring, VA 24018
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,425
Price drop
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1d ago
2325 Memorial Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Free parking
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$887–$1,108
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1953 Belleville Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24015
Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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Salem, VA, offers a relaxed atmosphere with a variety of amenities that residents appreciate. Many locals enjoy the proximity to outdoor activities, particularly nearby parks and the Blue Ridge Mountains, which provide ample recreational opportunities. The downtown area features small shops and restaurants that add to the local vibe. However, some residents have noted that finding affordable housing can be a challenge, particularly with limited availability in desirable neighborhoods. Overall, the city maintains a good balance between urban conveniences and access to nature.
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Salem, VA is $1,076, while the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,301.
Salem offers good options for pet owners, with 47% of rental listings welcoming pets. This represents nearly half of the available apartments in the city's rental market.
Utilities are rarely included in Salem rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings. Studios have the highest rate of utility inclusion at about 0.3% of available units, while other bedroom types show similarly minimal inclusion rates.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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