Considering a move to Salem, Oregon?
Do you agree with the following statements? Sales tax is for suckers
Salem Apartment Renter's Guide
Salem Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 174,365
Population Density: 3,581 people/sq mile
Median Age: 34
Percentage of Family Households: 64%
Median Annual Income: $63,927 / year
Median Rent: $1,179 / month
What locals are saying
Considering a move to Salem, Oregon?
Do you agree with the following statements? Sales tax is for suckers. I hate pumping my own gas. If any of these statements resonated with you - start packing. Salem awaits!
Salem. Not the One With the Witches. Not the One in North Carolina Either.
Just like the rest of Oregon, there’s NO SALES TAX. Unlike in the rest of Oregon, housing prices are still fairly reasonable. Just like the rest of Oregon, you’re super close to beaches and skiing. Just like the rest of Oregon, you aren’t allowed to pump your own gas.
Most Salem apartments, duplexes and single-family home rentals are well-maintained. You’ll find many rental property ads banding about the “mid-century modern” descriptor, but the phrase is used in the loosest terms possible. Palm Springs, this aint.
Most rental properties accept pets (with deposit) and many offer month-to-month leases, which means deals for those willing to commit to a longer stay. The market isn’t nearly as cut-throat in Salem as it is in Portland or Eugene; so those willing to do a bit of research and spend a bit of extra time looking will undoubtedly discover the Salem home or apartment of their dreams.
Well, Now I’m Here - Where Should I live?
West Salem Most of the apartment rentals in this area offer the basics you’d expect: onsite laundry facilities, fitness centers, etc. Home rentals run the gamut from older neighborhoods (Chatnika Heights, Kingwood Hills) to newer construction (Brush College) Oh, and the views in this part of town are none too shabby.
South Salem Ranging from older apartments to cottages, to duplexes, to golf course living - depending on budget and needs there’s literally something for everyone in South Salem.
East Salem Looking for cheap? Welcome to East Salem. Easy access to I-5? Well, that’s just an added bonus.
Central/North Salem Ranging from apartments to condos, this area is a great place to look at!
Salem Demographics
How diverse is Salem?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Salem is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Salem are White (62.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (23.4%), Two Or More (5.7%), Asian (4.3%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (2%), Black Or African American (1.8%), Other (0.4%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Salem residents?
The median age in Salem is 34 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
How diverse is Salem?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Salem is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Salem are White (62.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (23.4%), Two Or More (5.7%), Asian (4.3%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (2%), Black Or African American (1.8%), Other (0.4%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Salem residents?
The median age in Salem is 34 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
Salem Crime
Overall Crime
High
Overall crime in Salem is high in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Below Average
The level of violent crime in Salem is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
High
The level of property crime in Salem is high compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in Salem
Elementary Schools
9 /10
Wright Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5404 Students
3 Reviews
404Students
3 Reviews
8 /10
Kalapuya Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5600 Students
1 Reviews
600Students
1 Reviews
7 /10
Candalaria Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5342 Students
4 Reviews
342Students
4 Reviews
Middle Schools
8 /10
Howard Street Charter School
Charter6-8
Charter6-8166 Students
5 Reviews
166Students
5 Reviews
8 /10
Walker Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8669 Students
3 Reviews
669Students
3 Reviews
8 /10
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter6-8
Charter6-899 Students
3 Reviews
99Students
3 Reviews
High Schools
7 /10
Sprague High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,727 Students
8 Reviews
1,727Students
8 Reviews
7 /10
West Salem High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,810 Students
5 Reviews
1,810Students
5 Reviews
6 /10
South Salem High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,949 Students
4 Reviews
1,949Students
4 Reviews
What Renters Say about Salem
Apartment List has released the results for Salem from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
“Salem renters seem generally satisfied with their city,” says Andrew Woo, Director of Data Science at Apartment List. “They gave average scores to many categories.”
63%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
51%
Commute Time
51%
Pet Friendliness
42%
Safety and Crime Rate
42%
Weather
39%
Public Transit
37%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
31%
Quality of Schools
30%
State and Local Taxes
28%
Social Life
25%
Affordability
12%
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Check out 128 verified apartments for rent in Salem, OR. Prices shown are base rent prices and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
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Acero West Salem
1948 Linwood ST NW, Salem OR 97304 (503) 966-5581
$1,490+
Rent Savings
24 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction + more
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Columbia Village
3684 Fisher Rd NE, Salem OR 97305 (503) 694-3052
$1,355
3 units available
2 bed
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
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Autumn Woods
4624 Lancaster Drive Northeast, Salem OR 97305 (220) 272-3766
$1,695+
Rent Savings
2 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Stainless steel, and Walk in closets
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Parkview Apartments
1324 Wallace Road NW, Salem OR 97304 (251) 306-2630
$1,449
Rent Savings
4 units available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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Sunnyview Townhomes
3930 Sunnyview Road Northeast, Salem OR 97305 (681) 384-6903
$2,195
Rent Savings
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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Willow Tree Place Apartments
3220 Lansing Avenue Northeast, Salem OR 97301 (971) 701-2369
$1,550
Rent Savings
7 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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Crestbrook
4828 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem OR 97305 (361) 426-8781
$1,475
2 units available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
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Fruitland Meadow
5192 Caplinger Road Southeast, Salem OR 97317 (616) 777-5035
$1,539
5 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Claxter Park
2768 Claxter Road, Salem OR 97301 (971) 265-8577
$1,299+
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
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Battlecreek South
5952 Park Court SE, Salem OR 97306 (334) 326-4953
$1,125+
Rent Savings
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Gym + more
1 of 17
Willamette Park
825 Harritt Drive Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (914) 670-1461
$1,325+
4 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
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4261 Hawthorne Ave NE
4261 Hawthorne Avenue Northeast, Salem OR 97301 (971) 240-5163
$1,500
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Microwave, and Range
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4225 Hawthorne Ave NE
4225 Hawthorne Avenue Northeast, Salem OR 97301 (971) 240-5163
$1,300
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Microwave + more
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1122 Hines St. SE
1122 Hines Street Southeast, Salem OR 97302 (971) 240-5163
$1,300
1 unit available
2 bed
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Concierge, and Range
1 of 8
1569 Fircrest Court Southeast - 1
1569 Fircrest Court Southeast, Salem OR 97306 (971) 273-1687
$1,650
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning + more
1 of 14
677 Glen Creek Rd NW
677 Glen Creek Road Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (971) 240-5163
$1,300
1 unit available
1 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, and Concierge
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323 Senate Street NW
323 Senate Street Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (971) 240-5163
$1,245
1 unit available
1 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, and Air conditioning
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2512 Equestrian Loop S
2512 Equestrian Loop South, Salem OR 97302 (971) 240-5163
$2,420
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, Concierge + more
1 of 14
211 Senate Street NW
211 Senate Street Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (971) 240-5163
$1,300
1 unit available
2 bed
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, and Concierge
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1926 McCoy Ave NE
1926 McCoy Avenue Northeast, Salem OR 97301 (971) 240-5163
$1,345
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
1 of 10
574 Ford St. SE
574 Ford Street Southeast, Salem OR 97301 (971) 240-5163
$1,145
1 unit available
1 bed
On-site laundry, Parking, Air conditioning, Concierge, Range, and Oven
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311 Senate St. NW
311 Senate Street Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (971) 240-5163
$1,250
1 unit available
2 bed
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Range, and Oven
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621 Glen Creek Rd NW Salem, OR 97304
621 Glen Creek Road Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (971) 240-5163
$1,300
1 unit available
1 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, and Concierge
1 of 15
477 Senate Street NW
477 Senate Street Northwest, Salem OR 97304 (971) 240-5163
$1,250
1 unit available
2 bed
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Range, and Oven
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Apartment Rentals in Salem start at $650/month.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Salem. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Chemeketa Community College, Clackamas Community College, Oregon State University, Pacific University, Willamette University, and Linfield College-McMinnville Campus.