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Fairmount Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

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Fairmount Park Apartments

694 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR 97302

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$2,200

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Willamette Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Willamette Terrace Apartments

357 Owens St S, Salem, OR 97302

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,085–$1,200

027-Candalaria Plaza - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

21h ago

8.8

Very good

027-Candalaria Plaza

396 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$950

324-Salvador Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

324-Salvador Apartments

155 Miller St S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Alpine Village Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

Alpine Village Apts

465 Fairview Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

1145 Rural Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1145 Rural Ave SE

1145 Rural Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Balcony | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

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Assigned Parking

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Winter St Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.1

Very good

Winter St Apts

2029 Winter St Se, Salem, OR 97302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

370-388 Waldo Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

370-388 Waldo Ave SE

370 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,295

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1031-1033 Saginaw St S Salem, OR 97302 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1031-1033 Saginaw St S Salem, OR 97302

1031 Saginaw St S, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

2751 - 2781 Summer St SE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2751 - 2781 Summer St SE

Summer St Se, Salem, OR 97302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,245–$1,295

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Fairmount Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Fairmount Apartments

1161 Fir St S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$895

1339-1349 Fir Street South - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1339-1349 Fir Street South

1339 Fir St S, Salem, OR 97302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Williamsburg House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Williamsburg House Apartments

260 Wilson St S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,290

Miller Street Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Miller Street Townhomes

251 Miller St S, Salem, OR 97302

Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Lanai - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Lanai

170 Owens St S, Salem, OR 97302

Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

South Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

South Vista Apartments

435 Vista Ave Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

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985 Cross St Se - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

South Central house for rent in Salem

985 Cross St Se, Salem, OR 97302

Air conditioning | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,195

1563 Commercial St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

1563 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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401 Ratcliff Drive SE - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

401 Ratcliff Drive SE

401 Ratcliff Dr Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Balcony | On-site management

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,275–$1,725

Cannon Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Cannon Court Apartments

2599 12th St Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

255 Myers St S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

255 Myers St S, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

1115 Waller St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

1115 Waller St Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

525 Fairview Ave Se Apt F #525F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

Alpine Village - 525-F

525 Fairview Ave Se Apt F #525F, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

1113 Waller St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

1113 Waller St Se, Salem, OR 97302

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

1165 Oxford St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central house for rent in Salem

1165 Oxford St Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

1960 Yew St Se #1966 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

1960-1966 Yew Street Southeast - 1966

1960 Yew St Se #1966, Salem, OR 97302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

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2530 Summer St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central house for rent in Salem

2530 Summer St Se, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,650

1116 Waller St Se #1116 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central house for rent in Salem

Affordable 2 Bdrm Apt Next to Bush Park!

1116 Waller St Se #1116, Salem, OR 97302

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

1769 Davidson St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central house for rent in Salem

Davidson Street House

1769 Davidson St Se, Salem, OR 97302

Garage parking | Storage | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

2779 Summer St Se #2779 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central apartment for rent in Salem

2751 - 2781 Summer St SE - 2779

2779 Summer St Se #2779, Salem, OR 97302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,245

2125 Winter St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Central house for rent in Salem

2125 Winter St Se, Salem, OR 97302

Hardwood floor | Storage | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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Updated: October 7, 2026

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South Central, Salem, OR apartments for rent

Renting in South Central, Salem, OR at a glance

As of today, South Central's median rent price is $1,295 per month, which is down 1%, or $17, compared to last year.

Median rent

$1,295

YoY change

−1%

−$17/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

30

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,295−1%
1 bedroom$1,222N/A
2 bedroom$1,350N/A
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Why South Central, Salem is a great place to live

South Central, Salem, is a neighborhood that excels in social living and pet friendliness. According to data, the area's walk score, well-maintained street infrastructure, and transit frequency make it an ideal spot for renters who value an active social life. Additionally, the neighborhood's age distribution and safety features contribute to its social appeal. Pet owners will also appreciate the abundance of pet-friendly amenities, including outdoor spaces, pet-safe windows, and the absence of breed restrictions. With pet events and lenient pet policies, South Central is a great choice for renters who consider their pets part of the family. Overall, this neighborhood offers a unique blend of social opportunities and pet-friendly living.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment South Central, Salem, OR?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in South Central, Salem, OR average around $1,100/month, remaining relatively stable year over year.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment South Central, Salem, OR?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, two-bedroom apartments in South Central, Salem, OR average approximately $1,430/month, staying relatively stable from this time last year.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment South Central, Salem, OR?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, three-bedroom apartments in South Central, Salem, OR average around $2,030/month, down 2.0% year over year.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central, Salem, OR?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, South Central apartments in Salem, OR average about $1,360/month across all property types, remaining relatively stable year over year. July sees the highest rent, about 11.7% higher than March.

What is the average apartment size in South Central, Salem, OR?

Based on our current listings, apartments in South Central, Salem, OR average around 747 sqft across all unit types, with three-bedrooms running largest at close to 1,267 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in South Central, Salem, OR?

Based on our current listings, two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in South Central, Salem, OR with about 26 listings available monthly.

What type of apartment is least common inSouth Central, Salem, OR?

Based on our current listings, studio apartments have averaged about 1 listing per month in South Central, Salem, OR, making them the least common rental type.

Methodology: How we got this data

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 2026 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.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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