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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Salem, Salem, VA

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120 E Main St #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Downtown Salem apartment for rent in Salem

120 E Main St #LOWER, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 4

500 Poage Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

500 Poage Lane

500 Poage Ln, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1623 East Main Street #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

1623 East Main Street - E

1623 East Main Street #E, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

Studio

0 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

231 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

231 Chestnut St

231 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050–$1,075

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Free Parking
On-Site Laundry
Elizabeth Heights - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

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Elizabeth Heights

823 Elizabeth Avenue, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 3

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
The Crest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

14h ago

8.4

Very good

The Crest Apartments

128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,115–$3,225

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Business Center
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
Residents Lounge

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Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,050–$1,075

Salem

918 Central Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment located in Salem VA

918 Central Ave #7, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 3

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1623 East Main Street #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

1623 East Main Street - G

1623 East Main Street #G, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

Studio

0 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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1623 East Main Street #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

1623 East Main Street - D

1623 East Main Street #D, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

Studio

0 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Salem Wood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

14h ago

8.4

Very good

Salem Wood Apartments

100 Kimball Ave, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,240–$3,285

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Roof Deck
Swimming Pool
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767 Craig Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

Charming 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Home with Modern Comforts

767 Craig Ave, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Available Feb 1

2732 Brandon Ave SW - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

2732 Brandon Ave SW

2732 Brandon Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
415 Union St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Salem

Union Square Townhomes - 1

415 Union St #1, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Available Dec 8

Union Square Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Union Square Townhomes

24153 Union St, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,400

Apartment for rent

415 Union St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

Union Square Townhomes - 3

415 Union St #3, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 8

904 Front Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

904 Front Avenue - 1

904 Front Ave #1, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

Available Jan 23

1623 East Main Street #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Salem

1623 East Main Street - C

1623 East Main Street #C, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable

Studio

0 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

826 Lakeview St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

826 Lakeview St, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,647

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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14 W Carrollton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

14 W Carrollton Ave, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Oven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1442 Filson St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

1442 Filson Street - 1

1442 Filson St #1, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

4 beds

1 bath

$2,095

House for rent

Available Mar 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
Storage
1424 Longview Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

$2,100 - 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Salem With Great Amenities

1424 Longview Ave #NA, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

Available Feb 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
107 Preston St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

107 Preston St, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
423 Highfield Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

423 Highfield Rd, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

3 beds

3 baths

$2,227

House for rent

1308 Turner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

1308 Turner St, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$2,250

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
356 Pennsylvania Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Salem

356 Pennsylvania Avenue - 1

356 Pennsylvania Ave #1, Salem, VA 24153

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

4 beds

3 baths

$2,349

House for rent

Available Jan 30

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Roof Deck
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