Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marblehead, MA from $900 (93 Rentals)

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property at 16 Nicholson St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

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16 Nicholson St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 11 Vine St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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11 Vine St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 18 State St

$2,625

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$2,625

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$2,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 State St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 6 Mt Vernon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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6 Mt Vernon St

MarbleheadMA01945
property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970
property at 366 Essex St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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366 Essex St

SalemMA01970

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property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550

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231 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 44 Sculpin Way

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Sculpin Way

SwampscottMA01907
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Traders Row
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$2,278 - $3,475
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$2,278 - $3,475

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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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property at 233 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,750

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$2,300

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$2,300

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233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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Lore
$2,382 - $3,992
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$2,382 - $3,992

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Lore

266 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 275 Jefferson Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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275 Jefferson Ave

SalemMA01970
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Hawthorne Commons
$2,423 - $8,433
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$2,408 - $8,418
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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Bell North Shore
$2,431 - $7,049
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$2,431 - $7,049

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Bell North Shore

One Carol WaySalem, MA 01970
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14 Glover St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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14 Glover St, Unit 2, Unit 2

14 Glover StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 322 Humphrey St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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322 Humphrey St

SwampscottMA01907
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14 Porter St
$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200

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14 Porter St

14 Porter StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 675 Humphrey St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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675 Humphrey St

SwampscottMA01907
property at 31 Roslyn St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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31 Roslyn St

SalemMA01970
property at 12 Cox Ct

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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12 Cox Ct

BeverlyMA01915
property at 5 Hayward St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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5 Hayward St

SalemMA01970

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Marblehead, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marblehead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marblehead, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,400. Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marblehead apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,400
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,780
260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Historic 1 Harbor St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,999
Halstead Salem StationA3 - Affordable1BR,1BA$2,391
LoreST1Studio,1BA$2,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marblehead, MA

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marblehead area is the $2.12 price per square foot 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Marblehead apartment is the A7 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marblehead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 Canal St, Unit 3127 Canal St4BR,2BA$2.12
Vavel ApartmentsA72BR,2BA$2.70
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.08
15 Hazel St, Unit 115 Hazel St3BR,1BA$2.23
Bell North ShoreA1C1BR,1BA$2.73
10 1/2 Bentley St, Unit #210 1/2 Bentley St2BR,1BA$3.00
83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 283 1/2 Summer St2BR,1BA$2.67
Sofi At Salem StationMcIntire1BR,1BA$3.04
83 1/2 Summer St, Unit 283 1/2 Summer St2BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marblehead Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marblehead?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marblehead is at The Residences at St. James listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marblehead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marblehead Apartment is $1,725 at The Residences at St. James.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marblehead Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marblehead is starting from $2,260 at Princeton Crossing.

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