Located along the Willamette River and Interstate 5 in the central part of the state, Salem is the Capital City of Oregon. Rent an apartment here and you will have access to Willamette University and Corban University. Cherriots public transit provides bus service throughout the city.
Many renters choose Salem apartments to live near Oregon State Hospital or Salem Hospital.
At the Oregon State Fairgrounds, you can attend a rodeo, concert or show throughout the year. In the end of August, the state fair starts where residents can wander through hundreds of exhibits, enjoy competitions of all types or get a thrill from the carnival rides. Another annual event is the Salem Art Fair & Festival, which features live music, hands on art activities, historic tours and plenty of art to view.
Once you get settled in your Salem apartment you might find you need a few things to decorate your walls or living space. There are lots of great shopping spots here such as the Salem Center and Lancaster Mall. Not far away is the Woodburn Company Stores which has 100+ outlet stores.
Average Rent in Salem, OR
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