Apartments Under $1,000 in Salem, OR: December Rental Information
Welcome to the December 2025 Salem Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Salem rental landscape.
Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,000 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Salem and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,000 in Salem. Whether you're a student looking for a budget-friendly place near campus or a working professional seeking affordable housing options, the apartments in Salem under $1,000 offer a range of choices to suit your needs.
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Salem stands at $1,150, with the majority falling between $1,000 and $1,650. Out of the 1,070 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Salem, 156 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 15% of the total available one-bedroom units in Salem.
Available Apartments Under $1,000: Salem vs. Surrounding Areas
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In December 2025, there are a variety of affordable apartments available for rent under $1,000 in Salem, OR and the surrounding cities. The chart above provides a snapshot of the number of apartments currently on the market within this price range. In addition to Salem, prospective renters can explore these nearby Molalla, Monmouth, Mount Angel, Scotts Mills, Silverton, Stayton, Sublimity, Turner, Woodburn, Aumsville, Carlton, Dallas, Dundee, Falls City, Hubbard, Independence, Keizer, Lafayette, Lyons, McMinnville, Amity, Sheridan, Willamina, Donald, and Rickreall, which also feature a range of budget-friendly rental options. Collectively, there are 42 such apartments available in the Salem, OR metro area, providing renters with a solid selection of affordable housing choices.
Apartments Under $1,000 Now vs. Last Month: Salem and Surrounding Areas