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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartment homes
  • Picnic area
  • Children's playground
  • 2 two bedroom
  • 20 two bedroom units
  • 1 two bedroom

Location

128 Rutledge Dr, Salem, VA 24153, USA
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Management

Management Services Corp

Leasing office

(540) 387-3411

Open 

9:30 am–5:30 pm ET

Property Overview

The Crest Apartments scores highly overall, with strong ratings for price, amenities, and location, suggesting a well-rounded option with strong value. It also offers spacious apartment homes and features like a picnic area and children’s playground, while nearby walkable access, shared community spaces, and good work-from-home and pet-friendly conveniences add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, The Crest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Crest Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

One Bedroom One Bathroom1 bed1 bath580 sqft$1,550–$2,830 /mo1 unit available1 Bedroom/1Bath
One Bedroom One Bathroom with Den1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,575 /mo1 Bedroom/1 Bath/Den
Two Bedroom One Bathroom2 bed1 bath820 sqft$1,325–$2,610 /mo1 unit available2 Bedroom/1 Bath
Two Bedroom One Bathroom with Den2 bed1 bath890 sqft$1,555–$1,570 /mo2 Bedroom/1 Bath/Den
Three Bedroom Two Bathroom3 bed2 bath1,065 sqft$1,625–$3,025 /mo2 units available3 Bedroom/2 Bath

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Amenities for The Crest Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Tech

High-Speed Internet

Building

Business CenterCats OK
ClubhouseDogs OK
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Roof Deck

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground
Swimming Pool

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Package Service

Other

Short Term Lease
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Street

Surface Lot

Street

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 streets max.

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Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit3
Breed restrictionsYes

The Crest Apartments are pet friendly. We allow two pets per apartment. We do have breed restrictions and pets are limited to dogs and cats only. The weight limit for your dog is 60lbs on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Up to a 100 lbs on the first floor.

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit3

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 3 cats max. The Crest Apartments are pet friendly. We allow three pets per apartment. We do have breed restrictions and pets are limited to dogs and cats only. The weight limit for your dog is 60lbs on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Up to a 100 lbs on the first floor.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 3 dogs max. The Crest Apartments are pet friendly. We allow three pets per apartment. We do have breed restrictions and pets are limited to dogs and cats only. The weight limit for your dog is 60lbs on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Up to a 100 lbs on the first floor.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

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Building details

Property details

Year built1974
Units108

About The Crest Apartments

HomeApartments in Salem The Crest Apartments

Adjacent to Longwood Park, our community includes a children's playground and picnic area that make a perfect space for family fun on beautiful afternoons. You will feel right at home in our spacious 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartment homes. We offer recently renovated amenities in our apartments!


Year Built: 1974

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, The Crest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Crest Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Crest Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Crest Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Crest Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Crest Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Crest Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Crest Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

I got a self-guided tour in the apartments and it was amazing, so I decided to rent it! The service is excellent even I found some issues within move-in the management team has been responding perfectly! Thanks!

Luis Robledo

Luis Robledo

May 19, 2024

Lived here for about 2 years and moved out in January. Overall this place is great, conveniently located, super friendly staff, and most importantly, maintenance was always on top of their game for us and resolved various issues in a timely manner.

Balkan Builds

Balkan Builds

Jun 12, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The Crest Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Crest Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 1.2 miles away

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Rent trends in Salem

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 52% higher than 1-bedrooms in Salem.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Crest Apartments to be 5% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Salem.

3-bedroom apartments at The Crest Apartments cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Salem.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Salem
A table of studio rental data trends in Salem
MonthMedian Rent
December 2025$1,200
January 2026$1,200
February 2026$1,200
March 2026$1,200
April 2026$1,200
May 2026$1,200
June 2026$1,200
July 2026$1,200
August 2026$1,200

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 128 Rutledge Dr?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near The Crest Apartments

G.W. Carver Elementary School

6 fourth st

salem, VA, 24153

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Getting around Salem near 128 Rutledge Dr

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 128 Rutledge Dr, Salem

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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