$1,300 - $2,215 per month
Eastpark Apartment Homes
Studio - 3 Beds
102 Greencrest St NE, Salem, OR 97301
$1,300 - $2,215 per month
Eastpark Apartment Homes
Studio - 3 Beds
102 Greencrest St NE, Salem, OR 97301
$1,199 - $2,210 per month
Northplace Apartment Homes
Studio - 3 Beds
5115 Countryside Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
$1,249 - $2,025 per month
Rivenwood
Studio - 2 Beds
424 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
$1,440 - $3,120 per month
South Block Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
315 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301
$1,490 - $2,720 per month
The Court Yard
Studio - 2 Beds
211 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
$1,450 - $2,350 per month
Anthony's Corner Lofts
Studio - 3 Beds
5775 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97306
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Chandelle Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
3755 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
$950 per month
Madison Court Apartments
Studio
1065 Madison St NE, Salem, OR 97301
$995 per month
The Lee Apartments
Studio
585 Winter St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Salem's historic downtown and expansive parks create an engaging lifestyle for residents. The 46-park system includes Riverfront Park along the Willamette River, where families gather at the Salem Riverfront Carousel, and the sprawling Minto-Brown Island Park with miles of hiking and birdwatching trails. The Willamette Heritage Center preserves local history while the restored Elsinore Theatre hosts diverse performances. Residents enjoy fine dining at Bentley's Grill, featuring Northwest cuisine, or casual fare at Wild Pear, which blends New American and Vietnamese flavors.
The Salem housing market includes approximately 600 homes for sale, ranging from $294,000 to $1.45 million. The median sale price sits at $440,000, with median townhome prices at $1,045,000 and median single-family home prices at $450,000. Two-bedroom condos have a median price of $309,500. West Salem commands higher prices with median single-family home prices of $510,000, while Highland presents more affordable options at $314,000. The Croisan-Illahe area tops the market with median single-family prices of $662,500.
Property taxes in Marion County maintain a 0.88% effective rate, lower than Portland's 0.96%. Oregon has no sales tax, though the state income tax rate reaches 8.75%. Commuters appreciate the 47-mile drive to Portland, typically taking one hour via Interstate 5. The Cherriots bus system serves local routes, while Amtrak connects to major cities. Education options include Early College High School, rated A by Niche, and the highly regarded Queen of Peace School, rated A+. Willamette University, Oregon's oldest university, adds academic prestige to the community.