South Block Apartments
315 Commercial St SE,
Salem, OR 97301
$1,495 - $2,990 | Studio - 3 Beds
Abundant trees, close proximity to downtown Salem, and good schools draw residents to South Central. Coffee shops, natural food stores, and the great outdoors can be easily accessed from this convenient area. Quite a few homes in the neighborhoods of South Central can be found listed on the National Historic Register, including Victorian and French country style abodes.
The area sits directly south of Salem, bounded by the Willamette River to the east. It contains several parks, and lies adjacent to Minto-Brown Island park, an extensive wildlife delta area in the Willamette river.
There exist a variety of neighborhood options here, with several price brackets and varied housing styles to fit particular need and budgets. It proves itself to be a lovely neighborhood for those looking to stay close to the city while enjoying the perks of a bustling residential and community area.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Central is $778 for a studio, $998 for one bedroom, $1,189 for two bedrooms, and $1,827 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Central has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Studio
504 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$778/month
Average Rent
1 BR
644 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$998/month
Average Rent
2 BR
885 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,189/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,209 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,827/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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